Question NW535 to the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
08 May 2017 - NW535
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1) (a) What is the total amount that has been spent by the (i) City of eThekwini and (ii) KwaZulu-Natal provincial government on bidding and preparations for the 2022 Commonwealth Games and (b) what is the detailed breakdown of the expenditure in each case; (2) what consequences will the proposed withdrawal of financial support by the (a) Minister of Sport and Recreation, (b) City of eThekwini and (c) KwaZulu-Natal provincial government have in terms of (i) financial costs, (ii) loss of tourism revenue, (iii) loss of work opportunities and (iv) potential wasteful expenditure?
Reply:
The Hon Member is advised to redirect this question to the National Treasury, as the competent authority.