Question NW3983 to the Minister of Public Works
07 December 2017 - NW3983
Figg, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Public Works
What are the full details of each of the two international trips undertaken by him recently in terms of (a) the countries visited, (b) who was included in the delegation, (c) the total cost of the trips and (d) the purpose of the trips?
Reply:
What are the full details of each of the two international trips undertaken by him recently in terms of:
(a) International trip one: details of the trip were replied to and submitted to Parliament as per PQ No. 2749. International trip two: official visit to Ethiopia.
(b) Mr Stanley Henderson, Deputy Director General: EPWP
Mr Ignatius Ariyo, Chief Director: EPWP Infrastructure Sector
Ms. Kgomotso Zantsi, Director: EPWP Evaluation and Research
Mr Percy Molefe, Chief Director: International Relations
Mr Thabo Mavimbela, Minister’s Private Assistant
Mr Neo Nage, Minister’s Protector
(c) Total costs of the trip in respect of Mr Henderson, Mr Ariyo and Ms Zantsi were fully paid by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Total costs of the trip in respect of Minister Nhleko, Mr Molefe, Mr Mavimbela and Mr Nage amounted to R279 779
(d) Attending the 17th International Labour Organisation (ILO) Regional Seminar for Labour-based Practitioners held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 13 – 17 November 2017 under the theme: “Delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): The Employment-Intensive Investment Approach”.