Question NW2855 to the Minister of Communications
26 August 2015 - NW2855
Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Communications
What was the purpose of her attendance at the annual Lifestyle Show Hub in Atlanta, Georgia, USA on 8 July 2015, (b) who attended the event with her and (c) what amount was spent by her department on (i) flights and (ii) accommodation for (aa) her and (bb) those who attended the show with her?
Reply:
(a)The Deputy Minister of Small Business Development has extended an invitation to Minister Muthambi F to attend both the Atlanta Lifestyle Hub Show and the Santa FE Folk Art Market events with other role-players to represent the country in these important gatherings.
(b)South African delegation:
1. The Minister
2. Chief of Staff
3. Protector
4. Assistant Director in the office of the DG
(C)FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR SUPPORT STAFF
|
Item |
People |
Exchange rate |
Days |
Cost |
|
Accommodation: Atlanta Santa FE |
3 |
$275 $ 289 |
9 |
R10 226.46 R10 747.08 |
|
Ground Transport Atlanta Santa FE |
3 |
$85 $100 |
9 |
R 6 321.78 R 9 916.56 |
|
Ticket, service fees and insurance |
3 |
9 |
R349 823.16 |
|
|
Travel and Subsistence Daily Allowance |
3 |
$106.40 |
9 |
R30 226.59 |
|
Total |
R417 261.63 |
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR MINISTER
|
Item |
People |
Exchange rate |
Days |
Cost |
|
Accommodation: Atlanta Santa FE |
1 |
$515 $580 |
9 |
R6 383.79 R7 183.30 |
|
Ground Transport Atlanta Santa FE |
1 |
$170 $195 |
9 |
R12 643.62 R19 337.28 |
|
VIP Services at airport |
1 |
$100 |
9 |
R 2 479.14 |
|
Ticket, service fees and insurance |
1 |
R116 607.72 |
||
|
Travel and Subsistence Daily Allowance |
1 |
106.40 |
9 |
R11 619.70 |
|
Total |
R176 254.55 |
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL ACTING
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE:
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
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