Question NW2126 to the Minister of Social Development
13 September 2017 - NW2126
Masango, Ms B to ask the Minister of Social Development
Does a certain person (name and details furnished) have personal bodyguards or private security that was or is still paid for by her department or any agency within her department; if so, what amount has been spent on her bodyguards or private security as at the latest specified date for which information is available?
Reply:
Yes official do have close protection.
SASSA pays for close protection.
2016/17 : R1 922 460.16
2017/18 : April, May and June : R438 606.68