Question NW2700 to the Minister of Higher Education and Training
06 August 2015 - NW2700
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
Whether (a) he, (b) his Deputy Minister and (c) any officials in his department travelled to China in the 2014-15 financial year; if so, what was the (i) purpose of each specified visit and (ii)(aa) total cost and (bb) breakdown of such costs of each specified visit?
Reply:
(a) Yes, I undertook a trip to China from 09 - 12 September 2014.
(b) No, the Deputy Minister did not travel to China during the 2014/15 financial year.
(c) I was accompanied by my Special Advisor: Mr J Pampallis, Chief Director: International Relations: Mr G Jeppie, Media Liaison Officer: Mr K Nkwanyana, and my Personal Assistant: Ms M Sako.
(i) The purpose of my visit was to participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF), which took place in Tianjin, China, from 09 - 12 September 2014. I was requested by the WEF to chair a working session titled “Skilling STEMS (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths)” on 11 September 2014.
(ii) (aa) The total cost of the visit was R293 416.62.
(bb) The breakdown of costs are as follows:
- Flights: R161 485.00
- Accommodation: R47 354.65
- Ground transport: R34 892.97
- Daily allowance: R49 684.00
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DIRECTOR – GENERAL
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Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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