Question NW21 to the Minister of Home Affairs
13 August 2024 - NW21
Smit, Mr CF to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(1) With reference to the unveiling of the 100 mobile Home Affairs offices on 7 May 2024 in Mokopane, what were the total costs of the (a) event and (b)(i) fuel and (ii) toll gate fees to transport the 100 trucks to and from Mokopane; (2) what were the total costs related to the drivers of the specified 100 trucks, including (a) wages, (b) subsistence and travel allowance, (c) accommodation, (d) meals, (e) total cost for the venue in Mahwelereng, (f) lease of the Mahwelereng Stadium and (g) any other related cost incurred?
Reply:
(1)(a) The event cost R2 640 750.00. The main costs were for the marquee at the stadium, ablution facilities, chairs, stage and sound.
(1)(b)(i-ii) Fuel was R684 173.93 and toll gates fees were R63 987 to and from Mokopane.
(2)(a) No expenditure was incurred for wages as the officials are permanently employed by the department.
(2)(b-d) Subsistence and travel allowance costs, accommodation costs and meal allowance costs are in line with National Treasury Regulations.
(2)(e) There were no costs incurred as the stadium was offered free of charge by the municipality.
(2)(f) There were no costs incurred as the stadium was offered free of charge by the municipality.
(2)(g) The other costs incurred were for flights totalling R114 785.61 and shuttles for the mobile drivers totaling R49 615.00
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