Questions and Replies

Reply:

1. I wish to advise that the correct case number for the matter in question is 63756/2017. There was out of court a settlement between the PP office, SARA and the Department were the sum of R191 426, 71 to SARA’s attorneys and will be making a further payment in the sum of R187 291, 49 to the attorneys representing the Public Protector South Africa and the Public Protector (PP) on receipt of a claim from the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.

2. The Department concluded a contract with the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) on 19 June 2019 and renovations at SARA House are currently underway. Despite the original budget requested by SARA of R15 000 000.00 (Fifteen Million Rand Only); subsequent to the settlement, the Department deemed it fit to increase the budget to R23 000 000.00 (Twenty Three Million Rand Only), taking into account the preliminary work done by DBSA in terms of projected costs of the assessment work.

The Director-General convened a meeting with the Chairperson of the Reference Panel and SARA was represented by Mr Nyathela. Subsequent to that meeting, the aspects dealing with events and technical services were reviewed taking into consideration SARA’s input and events and technical services are a stand-alone Chapter in the Revised White Paper namely, Chapter 4, paragraph 4.8 at pages 40 to 41.

The Department also approved an Arts, Culture Promotion and Development Funding and Transfers policy on 27 January 2020 which policy deals with operational matters and among others, the payment of operations and administrative costs of up to a maximum amount of 10% of the total allocated grant funding to qualifying Beneficiaries including SARA.

Attached is the Revised White Paper and Settlement Agrement:

 

 

Reply:

Kindly note that unfortunately, I will not be in a position to respond to this question as the term of the Free State Provincial Arts and Culture Council is the competency of the Provincial Department and not the National Department.

Reply:

There are many individual contracts between private parties that are not necessarily brought to the attention of the Department. However, government is currently in the process of changing the existing legislative regime to fight the exploitation of the creatives; and levelling the playing field.

These two pieces of legislation that are currently being reviewed are the Copyright Amendment Bill(CAB) and the Performers Protection Amendment Bill (PPAB). The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture is working with the Department of Communication and Digital Technologies; and the Department of Trade Industry in addressing this. The President has sent back these two pieces of legislation to Parliament for review. The DSAC is engaging the Department of Trade and Industry with the view to develop a joint approach moving forward, and the outcomes of the engagement will be announced very soon.

Reply:

1. (a).The NLSA’s Board of Directors met on 13 July 2020 and resolved that the matter be referred to the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee (HR&REMCo). HR&REMCo will conduct an investigation and put forward recommendations to the Board for approval.

(b). No findings can be reported at this stage.

(c). The report with recommendations from HR&REMCo to the Board will guide the Board’s actions with regards to the implementation of the recommendations.

2. The Board will be guided by the outcome and recommendations of the investigation on the remedial action to be taken

3. Any candidate that meets the requirements of the post is eligible to apply.

The requirements of the post will be in-line with the approved job description.

4. (a). The specified person is appointed on a three-year fixed-term contract.

(b). At this point it is premature to pre-empt the outcome of the investigation.

Reply:

a) nThe South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC has not been able to access information due to national lockdown restrictions.

b) The Sport Trust provided the following response;

c) As a non-profit organisation, The Sports Trust does not employ or make use of the services of consultants to assist with the procurement of National Lottery Funding. The Trust has never employed a consultant to help with securing of funding to keep the operations going. This will reduce the funds which are earmarked for projects and initiatives, which are already under pressure. The in-house, full time employees approach funders as part of our normal and daily operations. This is despite the challenges and the budget cuts, which are prevalent in the market, currently.

d) No information has been received from the National Federations

Reply:

a) The South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC has not been able to access information due to national lockdown restrictions.

b) The Sport Trust provided the following response;

As a non-profit organisation, The Sports Trust does not employ or make use of the services of sponsorship agents /consultants to assist with the procurement of sponsorship properties. The Trust has never employed an agent or consultant to help with securing of sponsorships or funding to keep the operations going. This will reduce the funds which are earmarked for projects and initiatives, which are already under pressure. The in-house, full time employees approach corporates ongoing as part of our normal and daily operations. This is despite the challenges and the budget cuts, which are prevalent in the market, currently.

c) No information has been received from the National Federations

Reply:

There is currently (a) no complete consolidated number of statues of (i) colonial and (ii) apartheid figures in the Republic. The management of monuments, memorials and statues is the responsibility of Provincial Heritage Resources Authorities (PHRAs).

Only when the inventory of these resources is submitted to SAHRA by the PHRAs as heritage registers do they get incorporated into the heritage resources inventory on the South African Heritage Resources Information System (SAHRIS).

The table attached as annexure A provides the list of 24 heritage resources that are currently classified as monuments or memorials and listed on SAHRIS. This list is incomplete as PHRAs must still audit and do an inventory of statues in provinces and submit to SAHRA for incorporation into the national inventory.

(d) The formal requirements to remove or relocate a statue or monument are:

• Completion of a permit application form for submission to the Provincial Heritage Resources Authority;
• The Heritage Impact Assessment Report prepared by a qualified heritage practitioner or consultant must be attached as supporting documentation.
• Such report should be based on solid research principles, including an assessment of the impact of the proposed removal/relocation, and if necessary, proposed mitigation measures.
• A public consultation process of at least 30-days that may include, but is not limited to, the following:
• Public Notices and advertisements that must be placed in National as well as local newspapers, indicating:

1. the intention to move or remove the statue/monument; and
2. contacting and inviting comments from interested and affected parties.
3. preparation of a Conservation Management Plan
4. presentation to the PHRA heritage permit committee meeting as may be required.

The committee then makes its findings based on the presentation of the processes above and may require further investigations. In the event that the applicant is not satisfied with the decision of the permit committee, they can appeal to the PHRA Council. Similarly, in the event that they are not satisfied with the decision of the PHRA Council, they can appeal to the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) in terms of Section 49 of the National Heritage resources Act, Act No. 25 of 1999. The MEC is by law required to appoint an Independent Tribunal comprising of experts to consider the matter and give a final recommendation.

The cost of this process is all borne by the applicant.

Reply:

We have neither instructed the SABC nor any collecting societies, we have no legal authority to do as such.

You will understand that under normal circumstances royalties are being paid on a periodic basis. The decision by the SABC to provide an advance was therefore a positive response to close the gap for rights owners (this include record companies and performers) to get advance income. A public statement was issued onFriday, 08 May 2020by the three parties thus the SABC, SAMPRA and IMPRA regarding this matter. The statement is available on the SABC website and it provides full details.

Section A and B can best be responded to by SABC.

Reply:

The South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC has not been able to access information due to national lockdown restrictions.

Reply:

The South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC has not been able to access information due to national lockdown restrictions.

Reply:

1. (a). There is no central record of the total number of statues that have been erected in the Republic since 1994 because statues have been developed and installed by different national government departments, provincial, district and local governments, government entities and agencies, Trusts and Foundations. Statues the Department have developed directly, through its entities such as SAHRA and through grant funding for 63 statutes, including the development of 58 statues as part of the Long March to Freedom developed by the National Heritage Project Company,

(b). The Nelson Mandela Statue is installed at the apex between the right and left wings of the Union Buildings in Pretoria, Gauteng; the statue of Nkosi Albert Luthuli is at the Municipal offices of the KwaDukuza Local Municipality, KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal; the Nelson Mandela statue is installed at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters building in New York, United States of America; NkosiBhambatha statue is in uMvoti Local Municipality Office in Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal, the statue of Robert Sobukwe is in GraafReinette and the statues of the Long March to Freedom names are attached as Annexure A and is currently installed at Century City in Cape Town;

(c). The Nelson Mandela Statue at the Union Buildings cost R8 million to build and is being maintained by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. The construction of the Nkosi Albert Luthuli statue amounted to R700 000and is part of the Luthuli Museum maintenance costs. The construction of the Nelson Mandela statue costed R1,1 million and is being maintained by the UN. The Bhambatha statue cost R890 000 to develop and is being maintained by the local municipality. The statue of Robert Sobukwe costed R1.8 million. The statues of the Long March to Freedom were funded with R28 million in 2013/2014, R15 million in 2015/2016, and R7 612 850, 00 was paid to the NHMC in 2018.

2. I will make a statement on the matter.

ANNEXURE A

LIST OF BRONZE STATUES WHICH FORM PART OF THE “LONG MARCH TO FREEDOM:

Abdullah Abdurahman	Chief Langalibalele	John Langalibalele Dube
CissieGool	ClemantsKadale	Josie Palmer (Mpama)
King Adam Kok III	King Dalasile	Kgamanyane
Alfred Mangena	King DinganekaSenzangakhona Zulu	King Faku
Anna Silinga	King Dinizulu	King Hintsa
Anton Lembede	Chief Doman	King Makhado
Chief BambatakaMancinzaZondi	Dr Walter Benson Rubusana	King Malaboho (Malaboch)
Bishop W.J Colenso	HadjiOjer Ally	King MgolombaneSandileNgqika
King CetswayokaMpande	Harriet Colenso	King Moshoeshoe
Charlotte ManyeMaxeke	Ida Mntwana	King Nyabella
Chief David Stuurman	Johannes van der Kemp	King Sekukhuni
King Shaka	PixleykaIsakaSeme	Solomon TshekishoPlaatje
Chief KlaasStuurman	Queen LabotsibeniMdluli	Thomas MtobiMapikela
Louis van Mauritius	Ray Alexander	YusafDadoo
King Mzilikazi	Saul Msane	Professor ZK Matthews
Chief Nxele (Makanda)	SefakoMakgatho
Olive Schreiner	SelopeThema

Reply:

1. According to NAC, There was no appointment of a Compliance Manager and Covid-19 Manager at the National Arts Council.

Reply:

The SASCOC and Sports Trust, they are unable to access archived information regarding the rest of the question due to national lockdown regulations.

Reply:

The following is the response received from the Sports Trust;

The Sports Trust is unable to access archived information regarding the rest of the question due to national lockdown regulations.

Reply:

a) The Sports Trust was established in 1994.

b) The Department is unable to retrieve information that reflect the period 1994-2008/2009 due to national lockdown regulations. Regarding amounts transferred to the Sports Trust for the period 2009 / 2010 to 2019 / 2020 financial years (10 financial years). The transfers made during this period amount to R193,705,000.

The Sports Trust is unable to access archived information regarding the rest of the question due to national lockdown regulations.

Reply:

The responses received from federations are as follows;

SOUTH AFRICAN TABLE TENNIS BOARD

No employee of the South African Table Tennis Board (SATTB) was appointed as a manager of a national team. The employees of the SATTB are not employed to travel with national teams as managers.

SOUTH AFRICAN POWERLIFTING FEDERATION

The SA Powerlifting Federation does not have any employees, and is run by volunteers. The National teams are chosen by the SAPF Selection Committee, and managed by SAPF President Hannie Smith and SAPF VP (International) Heather Leighton when competing overseas.

ROLLERSPORT SOUTH AFRICA

Roller Sport South Africa only has one person whom is paid an honorarium monthly for assistance in the office. Ms. Kgadi Serage was selected as a Manager of a Junior team in 2008 and 2009. We don’t have a specific ruling on staff and team management positions. The selection committee selects the team staff according to the best suited for the specific needs of the team selected.

ROWING SOUTH AFRICA

Response from Rowing South Africa (RowSA) – National Rowing Federation affiliated to SASCOC and FISA (international Rowing association). RowSA do not appoint employees as managers. RowSA select volunteers based on impact and input into assisting with selection policy etc.

SOFTBALL SOUTH AFRICA

Softball South Africa does not have appointed employees.

Reply:

The information on international participation and performance of Team South Africa resides with the South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC). Due to national lockdown regulations SASCOC is unable to access archived records.

Reply:

The Department does not receive or approve applications for the removal of statues. The National Heritage Resources Act, 1999, (Act No. 25 of 1999) provides for a three-tier heritage resource management system in which heritage resources of national significance are managed by the Department’s entity the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA). Heritage resources of provincial significance are managed by Provincial Heritage Resource Authorities (PHRAs). Heritage of local significance are managed by local authorities. SAHRA would receive applications only if the resources were on a property that is declared as a national heritage site. The removal or relocation of statues would require the issuing of a permit by the relevant PHRA. SAHRA has only participated by commenting on applications made to PHRAs and local authorities.

.The Department through its entity SAHRA has therefore (a) not received any application and (b) not approved any application for the (i) removal and/or (ii) relocation of a statue since the enactment of the National Heritage Resources Act, No 25 of 1999, on 28 April 1999.

Reply:

(i) In terms of the National Sport and Recreation Act and the National Sport and Recreation Plan the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee has as its primary focus High Performance of Sport, Preparation and Delivery of Team South Africa to multi-coded international events and secondly to serve as an umbrella body for sport in South Africa. SASCOC therefore does not necessarily develop sporting codes.

(ii) The Sports Trust was formed with its Vision and Mandate to provide sporting infrastructure, kit and equipment and programmes aimed at developing the young people of South Africa. The initiatives of the Trust are multi-coded in nature, this including the infrastructure projects which serve multi-sport. The Trust therefore does not develop individual sporting codes.

Reply:

The South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee and the Sports Trust has not been able to provide the information about salaries, allowances and bonuses due to national lockdown restrictions.

Reply:

1) a) SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee has received a total of R201,361,000 from the Department since the 2006 / 07 Financial Year.

SASCOC has not been able to provide the information due to national lockdown.

Reply:

1. (a) once the process of adjudication is done.

(b) that will be known once the process is complete.

2. (a) (b) the list of beneficiaries, was circulated to Members of the Portfolio Committee.

3 (a)(b) the process of adjudication is still going on, once the process of reconciliation is done and the funds are dispersed we will able to know exactly.

Reply:

a) (i) My department has spend:

	(aa) Legal Fees	(bb) Consultant Fees
(aaa) 2017/18	R1 414 873.57	R37 281 073.12
(aaa) 2018/19	R5 436 310.34	R19 621 408.95
(aaa) 2019/20	R6 749 944.78	R35 649 806.82
(bbb) 2020/21	R1 316 551.90	R 972 206.69

b) Legal fees were for cases instituted against and by the Department and the details of the services were not contracted in each case. Consultants were appointed to assist the Department in among others, project management and other services and the details of the services were contracted in some cases.

a) (ii) My entities have spend:

Boxing South Africa (BSA)

	(aa) Legal Fees	(bb) Consultant Fees
(aaa) 2017/18	R0.00	R0.00
(aaa) 2018/19	R0.00	R0.00
(aaa) 2019/20	R1 425 000.00	R0.00
(bbb) 2020/21	R0.00	R0.00

South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC)

	(aa) Legal Fees	(bb) Consultant Fees
(aaa) 2017/18	R0.00	R0.00
(aaa) 2018/19	R576 000.00	R0.00
(aaa) 2019/20	R773 000.00	R0.00
(bbb) 2020/21	R0.00	R0.00

b) Legal fees were for cases instituted against and by my entities and the details of the services were not contracted in each case. Consultants were appointed to assist the entities in among others, project management and other services and the details of the services were contracted in some cases.

Reply:

The South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC has not been able to access information due to national lockdown restrictions.

Reply:

(a) The NLSA does not have any employees sitting at home pending disciplinary hearings.

(b) N/A

(c) 

Year	Number of Acting Positions
2017	4
2018	1
2019	7
2020 (to date)	5

Reply:

1. Yes, the Department purchased goods below the amount of R500 000.00.

Name of company (a)	Amount of each transaction (b)	Service and/or product rendered (c)
Bidvest	R14 173.45	500 surgical masks
Bidvest	R41 021.88	Sanitizers
Bidvest	R20 100.00	1 200 surgical masks
Biologica Pharmaceuticals	R53 300.00	2 000 surgical masks
Multisurge	R23 000.00	10 infrared thermometers
Womens Edition	R135 000.00	5 litre x 500 sanitisers
Maxitrade 48 General Trading	R126 500.00	5000 cloth masks
Maanda-nes investments	R429 000.00	Decontamination for 12 months
Lechoba Medical Technologies	R13 179.00	200 safety goggles to protect eyes
Training and Consulting	R27 500.00	500 face shield
Kgosigadi Health Solution	R84 604.26	First Aid room goods
Blax Interactive Trading	R96 887.50	Pedal operated sanitisers
Mutanzhela Bidvest Services	R285 000.00	Auto Dispenser, sanitisers x12 months for monthly delivery and refill

(2) Yes, there was a deviation from the standard supply chain management procedures for the procurement of sanitisers.

a) Quotations were sourced immediately after the President announced the Covid-19 National State of Disaster and there was no stock available from other prospective suppliers.

b) Sanitisers for an amount of R41 021.88 were procured from Bidvest.

(3) Most of the purchases were done via the National Treasury Convid-19 contract list.

(4) No statement will be made on the matter.

Reply:

SASCOC indicated that no monies where ever paid to the Commonwealth Bid Committee. All expenses for the Commonwealth bid were paid directly to service providers by SASCOC.

Reply:

SASCOC indicated that no athlete that represents the Republic as part of Team SA that is delivered by SASCOC to any multi-coded sporting event has to pay anything. Team SA is funded by grants and sponsorships.

Reply:

SASCOC indicated that no loans are provided to staff as per policy and standard operating procedures.

Reply:

SASCOC indicated that;

1. SASCOC does not pay any retainer to any lawyers. Lawyers are paid as billed for each individual legal matter engaged.

2. Staff members are currently working remotely and will need to go to the office to extract the information required. Therefore we are unable to respond to this question at the moment.

Reply:

1. The Department will make available all narrative and financial reports of the previous CCIFSA board within its disposal upon request.

2. (a) The Department has allocated the sum R2, 5 million to the current CCIFSA.

(b) The purpose for this allocation is ensure that CCIFSA hosts a policy conference as resolved in the last CCIFSA election conference.

(3) No. There is no lack of transparency.

Reply:

1. Yes, the NLSA appointed the Director: Graduate Development Programme.

(a) The NLSA’s Recruitment and Selection Policy was followed as it relates to head hunting as the appointment was on a short-term fixed contract.

(b) The person has project management training and experience working in LIS projects continentally and internationally.

Due policy processes governing appointment of personnel in the National Library of South Africa were not observed fully in the appointment of this director, subsequent to this I have written to the Chairperson of the Board directing that an Investigation be instituted on the matter and a report be sent to me in fourteen working days.

Reply:

1. (a) No. The CEO did not create two senior positions of Compliance Manager and Covid-19 Manager.

(b) (i) – (iii) and (2) Falls off as indicated above.

Reply:

The Hon. Member may please note SASCOC has not re-opened due to the lockdown.

Reply:

1. No. The identities of the alleged conspirators and co-conspirators are unknown to the Department and the Ministry.
2. The Minister has not been presented with the evidence to launch an investigation into the alleged bribe paid to the Diaspora legacy Fund.
3. The Minister has not been presented with a report on the irregularities raised in the report of the South African Football Association Chief Executive Officer, Mr Dennis Mumble.

Reply:

1. The salaries for the specified individuals were as follows:

Name	2014/15 (a)	2015/16 (b)	2016/17 (c)	2017/2019 (d)	2019/20 (e)
CEO- Rosemary Mangope	1,296,226	1,556,926	1,771,453	1,725,888	1,820,812
Interim CEO - Zolani Mkiva (25 September 2018 to 31 January 2019)					460,720
CFO- Dumisani Dlamini(1 April to 30 November 2017)	753,769	1,475,781	1,661,388	1,374,843
CFO- Thami Kubheka	190,838
CFO(Appointed 24 January 2018)- Karen Son				227,688	1,365,016
Executive Salaries Total	3,032,707	3,432,841	2,240,833	3,328,419	3,646,548

2. The variance in staff costs between the senior management salary band and top management band were as follows:

	2014/15 (a)	2015/16 (b)	2016/17 (c)	2017/2019 (d)	2019/20 (e)
Arts Development Manager- Julie Diphofa	902,841	906,945	1,050,838	1,235,678	1,219,273
Finance Manager- Dakalo Mandiwana	504,402	892,415	949,956	941,776
Finance Manager- Reshma Bhoola					955,376
IT Manager- Krishna Perumal	705,509
IT Manager- Itumeleng Sikhosana		463,667	750,858	802,988	851,167
Communications & Marketing Specialist- Carol Maluleke	472,914
Communications & Marketing Specialist- Janet Molekwa		567,467	731,514	808,881	800,253
Council Secretary- Mary-Anne Makgoka	675,326	692,804	747,811	806,961	252,614
Project Manager in CEO's Office- Rosie Katz		616,917	160,000
Project Manager in CEO's Office- Denzil Jones		50,000	600,000	377,296
HR Manager (1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018)- Total Matsepa				463,477
HR Manager (Appointed 24 January 2018)- Thabiso Selai				149,223	900,244
Senior management salaries	3,260,991	4,190,215	4,990,977	5,586,280	4,978,927
Variance	(1,020,157.88)	(1,157,508.00)	(1,558,136.00)	(2,257,861.00)	(1,332,379.00)

Reply:

REPORT ON THE BENCHMARKING VISIT TO THE UK UNDERTAKEN BY DAC AND THE SOUTH AFRICAN ROADIES ASSOCIATION ON TECHNICAL SERVICES FROM 24 FEBRUARY TO 01 MARCH 2019

DISCUSSION

The Minister approved that the DG lead a South African delegation on a benchmarking exercise on technical services to the United Kingdom (UK) from 24 February to 01 March 2019. Please find the report on benchmarking study below:

1. The SA delegation was led by the Director General, Mr Vusumuzi Mkhize, and he was accompanied by the Director: International Relations, Mr John Mogashoa, and Deputy Director: Stakeholder Management in the DG’s Office and President of South Africa Roadies Association, Mr Freddie Nyathela.

Meeting with the British Council

2. The delegation met with the British Council to understand their mandate and work. The meeting was also to introduce the DG to the leadership of the British Council in the UK so as to encourage more collaborative work between the DAC and the British Council and solicit their support where necessary.

3. The Creative Cultural Industries (CCIs) is one of the key focus areas of the British Council. The Council view the CCIs as very critical in promoting economic opportunities and economic growth. The CCIs also addresses the unemployment of young people and promote entrepreneurship.

4. The delegation was informed that the British Council offices wherever they are based their focus on technical skills, mentoring, coaching and partnership. The SA delegation informed the British Council that SA is in the initial stages of planning to build an academy for the arts to train young people in particular in creative skills. The DAC and British Council agreed to continue to work together for possible partnership. The British Council also advised the SA delegation to engage closely with the British Council offices in SA and share areas of common interests for mutual support and partnership.

Meeting with the SA Embassy in the UK

5. The DG outlined the objective of the visit. The Embassy also appraised the DG on the status of relationship between SA and the UK in general and some of the work that is taking place in arts and culture.

6. Some of the issues that the Embassy is currently working on in partnership with the DAC and other partners in the UK are: the statue of O.R Tambo as part of the Heritage Liberation Route project and Edinburgh Festival. The O.R Tambo statue project is at various levels of development as it also involves the rehabilitation of a part of the city where it is installed.

7. The difficulty in finalising the OR Tambo statue is mainly due to the lack of funds to complete the project. The DG promised to look into the project and assist where possible to ensure completion. The Embassy also informed the DG that one of the key events in the UK is the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe Festival that takes place annually between July and August. The DAC involvement in the Festival has somewhat dwindled over the years. There is a need to find a creative way to maintain SA presence at the festival. Some of the ways are to have a stand at the festival to profile and support those South Africa artists who do find their own way to the festival in order to attract relevant decision makers to their event by way of hosting dinner and media engagements.

Meeting with the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

8. The festival is the longest running festival in the world having been established in 1947. The festival is only second to the FIFA World Cup in global audience and participation. It receives some of its funding from the British Council and the UK government.

9. One of the most important aspects of the Fringe Festival is the Marketplace where people buy works of art, various programming of the festival takes place and new artists are profiled. The Festival also indicated to the delegation that a programme called “Stage for Life” is available for mentorship and training for technical services in the areas of stage management and technical skills. However the trainee must be partnered with a senior technical person from the festival. Most of this training happens on the lead up to the fringe festival as it offers on the job training in various aspect of the technical services.

10. The Fringe Festival has invited DG to visit the Fringe Festival this year. In return, the festival will develop a programme for the DG that would allow him to meet with the decision makers and to learn how the festival is put together and to understand further the “Stage of Life” training programme.

Meeting with the National Skills Academy

11. The National Skills Academy was set up the by City Council as the voice of the employers for skills and creative industry. The National Skills Academy also focuses on research skills gaps mostly in the backstage as a result of industry not linking with the education institutions. The academy also focuses on apprenticeship, apprenticeship standards and framework. Skills diversity and inclusion and working with EFT colleges and creative cultural industries. The academy also offers courses not only in backstage but offstage as well such as administration. The academy is employer/industry run. Employers form the Board of the academy, are active in course design in terms of their need, help in dealing with marketing and publicity and serve as brokers as well. It is an ever expanding network as more employers are getting more involved in the creative and technical skills training. The focus of the training is also self-employment as most of the jobs are not long term.

12. The National Skills Academy has committed to support and engage South Africa going forward in the development of SA Cultural and Creative Technical Skill Academy.

Meeting with the Backstage Academy

13. The Backstage Academy is nestled in the middle of the creative and technical services industry. The Backstage Academy is a privately funded institution that bridges the gap between industry and education, working closely with the various institutions, practitioners, professions and other partners. Industry partnership is an integral part of what Backstage Academy is all about. There are three core companies to the Backstage Academy, namely: Brilliant, Backstage Academy and Light Structure that makes up the Production Park which is the campus on which Backstage is based or built. The Backstage live events production is made up of Design, Event Management and Sound Engineering and the other aspect to Backstage Academy is Production Futures which is about the future of the industry.

14. The Backstage Academy has a target of 14-18 years old. Each year about 100 students graduate in various fields, study and roles. Key critical success factors or model strategies for Backstage Academy are content development, funding strategies and industry partnerships. Some of the entry requirements to study at Backstage Academy is not related to the academic achievements of students, but issues of attitude and love for the industry, willingness of students to work in local communities and volunteerism are attributes that are required.

Backstage has agreed to partner with South Africa for the development of the SA Cultural and Creative Skills Academy

Reply:

The Comrades Marathon like other sport events which have been cancelled or postponed, remain the responsibility of the organisers.  This includes all related liabilities and benefits accrued; be it entrance fees or any other obligations and or transactions between the organisers, the entrants (participants) as well as any other interested party.  Naturally, the terms and conditions of engagement between the parties (organisers and entrants) would guide the management and resolution of these matters.

Reply:

1. The total number of applications received is 3 919 (470 Sport and 3449 for Arts and Culture applications)
2. The total number of applications paid is 1 163 (307 Sport and 856 Arts and Culture)
3. List of (Names) of persons who have been paid is attached.
4. The total number of applications that were declined is 1 505 (163 Sport and 1 342 Arts and Culture). Noteworthy is that the adjudication process has not yet been completed.
5. The reasons for unsuccessful applications vary from applicant to applicant.  These include:

• Applications received after closing date ( 06/04/2020),
• Applications that did not adhere to the Sport, Arts and Culture Relief Fund criteria,
• Applications that were not related to the Sports and Creatives sector,

• Applicants who have sources of income, employed, have a business,
• Applicants who cannot be confirmed as national athletes, coaches or technical personnel (more appropriate for Provincial Relief),
• No indication of cancelled or postponed events.

 

List of Beneficiaries - COVID-19 Relief Fund (Sport beneficiaries)

 

FEDERATION	APPLICANT	APPROVED
EQUESTRIAN	Chad Cunningham	Approved
EQUESTRIAN	Nicola Mohr	Approved
NETBALL	Ine Maree Venter	Approved
NETBALL	Khanyisa Chawane	Approved
NETBALL	Pumza Maweni	Approved
NETBALL	Rome Dreyer	Approved
NETBALL	Sigrid Burger	Approved
NETBALL	Shadine Van Der Merwe	Approved
NETBALL	Karla Pretorius	Approved
NETBALL	Zanele Vimbela	Approved
SURFING	Tanika Hoffman	Approved
SURFING	Shuan Solomons	Approved
SURFING	Tasha Mentasti	Approved
SURFING	Kai Linder	Approved
SURFING	Johnathan Hutchison	Approved
FENCING	Andrei Mikhailovich	Approved
FENCING	Mkhatshwa Hawkins	Approved
FENCING	Joseph Maluleke	Approved
FENCING	Galukhin Mikhail	Approved
FENCING	Pavel Tychler	Approved
FENCING	Juliana Rose Barrett	Approved
FENCING	Gunter Barry Schröder	Approved
SASAPD	Hilton Langenhoven	Approved
SASAPD	Hamman Reindhardt	Approved
SASAPD	Anrune Weyers	Approved
SASAPD	Suzanne Ferreira	Approved
SASAPD	Raymond Julius	Approved
SASAPD	Jason Sewanyana	Approved
SASAPD	Daniel Damon	Approved
SASAPD	Cathy Landsberg	Approved
SASAPD	Charl du Toit	Approved
SASAPD	Dyan Buis	approved
SASAPD	Mpumelelo Mhlangu	approved
SASAPD	Jonathan Ntutu	Approved
SASAPD	Louzanne Coetzee	Approved
SASAPD	Johanna Pretoruis	Approved
SASAPD	Zanele Situ	Approved
SAFA	Amanda Mthandi	Approved
SAFA	Bongeka Gamede	Approved
SAFA	Cameron Cox	Approved
SAFA	Kaylin Swart	Approved
SAFA	Kholosa Biyana	Approved
SAFA	Leandra Smeda	Approved
SAFA	Lebohang Ramalepe	Approved
SAFA	Lorraine Makhoali	Approved
SAFA	Mapaseka Mpuru	Approved
SAFA	Pride Nthite	Approved
SAFA	Robyn Moodaly	Approved
SAFA	Shilene Booysen	Approved
SAFA	Tiisetso Makhubela	Approved
SAFA	Xiluva Tshabalala	Approved
SAFA	Monde Hlatswayo	Approved
SAFA	Noxolo Cesane	Approved
SAFA	Nomvula Kgoale	Approved
SAFA	Neliswa Luthuli	Approved
SAFA	Noko Matlou	Approved
SAFA	Jessica Williams	Approved
SAFA	Eloise Bowers	Approved
ATHLETICS	Frans Melikhaya	Approved
ATHLETICS	Nolene Conrad	Approved
ATHLETICS	Conradie Jacobus	Approved
ATHLETICS	Mmone Mohau	Approved
ATHLETICS	Glenrose Xaba	Approved
ATHLETICS	Adams Luxolo	Approved
ATHLETICS	Bosman Charne	Approved
ATHLETICS	Bield Taylon	Approved
ATHLETICS	Zeney Van Der Walt	Approved
ATHLETICS	Ruan De Vries	Approved
ATHLETICS	Khotso Mokoena	Approved
ATHLETICS	Shaun Bownes	Approved
ATHLETICS	Qhina Mthandazo	Approved
ATHLETICS	Paul Corries	Approved
ATHLETICS	Monareng Thembo	Approved
ATHLETICS	Roto Thando	Approved
ATHLETICS	Tshite Tshepo	Approved
ATHLETICS	Gardeo Isaacs	Approved
ATHLETICS	Gift Leotlela	Approved
ATHLETICS	Victor Hogan	Approved
ATHLETICS	Samuel Sepeng	Approved
ATHLETICS	Gerrit Young	approved
ATHLETICS	Anaso Jobodwana	Approved
ATHLETICS	Thulani Mabida	Approved
ATHLETICS	Lebo Phalula	Approved
ATHLETICS	Rikenette Steenkamp	Approved
ATHLETICS	Mazibuko Mthokozisi	Approved
ATHLETICS	Clarence Munyai	Approved
ATHLETICS	Goodman Thaba	Approved
ATHLETICS	Emile Erasmus	Approved
ATHLETICS	Theodor Young	Approved
ATHLETICS	Owen Van Niekerk	Approved
ATHLETICS	Maryna Van Niekerk	Approved
ATHLETICS	Sandile Mthembu	Approved
ATHLETICS	Karin Le Roux	Approved
ATHLETICS	Nick Bester	Approved
ATHLETICS	Oliver Mundell	Approved
ATHLETICS	Hendrick Ramaala	Approved
ATHLETICS	Edwin Khonkhobe	Approved
ATHLETICS	Sanelisiwe Mbanjwa	Approved
ATHLETICS	Edward Mothibi	Approved
ATHLETICS	Zolile Makwayiba	Approved
ATHLETICS	Khumo Kotsedi	Approved
ATHLETICS	Siyabonga Sakwe	Approved
ATHLETICS	Nkosikhona Mhlakwane	Approved
ATHLETICS	Desmond Mokgobu	Approved
ATHLETICS	Kabelo Seboko	Approved
ATHLETICS	Lindsay Hanekom	Approved
ATHLETICS	Moondisi Mthethwa	Approved
ATHLETICS	Edwin Pule	Approved
ATHLETICS	Sityhilo Diko	APPROVED
ATHLETICS	Antonio Farmer	Approved
ATHLETICS	Ranti Dikgale	Approved
ATHLETICS	Makhosazane Mhlongo	Approved
ATHLETICS	Dylon Cotter	Approved
ATHLETICS	Tebogo Mamatu	Approved
ATHLETICS	Wayne Snyman	Approved
ATHLETICS	Hamman Le Roux	Approved
ATHLETICS	Wenda Nel	Approved
ATHLETICS	Irvette Van Blerk	Approved
ATHLETICS	JovanVan Vuuren	Approved
ATHLETICS	Collen Mulaudzi	Approved
ATHLETICS	Marc Mundell	Approved
ATHLETICS	Bongimusa Mthembu	Approved
ATHLETICS	Rynardt Van Rensburg	Approved
ATHLETICS	Thapelo Phora	Approved
ATHLETICS	Prinsloo Werner	Approved
ATHLETICS	Simon Magakwe	Approved
ATHLETICS	Lesiba Mashele	Approved
ATHLETICS	Wayde Van Niekerk	Approved
ATHLETICS	Chederick Van Wyk	Approved
ATHLETICS	Thandolwenkosi Dlodlo	Approved
ATHLETICS	Lynique Prinsloo	Approved
ATHLETICS	Akani Simbine	Approved
ATHLETICS	Ruswahl Samaai	Approved
ATHLETICS	Sibusiso Nzima	Approved
ATHLETICS	Annie Bothma	Approved
ATHLETICS	Zazini Sokwakhana	Approved
ATHLETICS	Rantso Mokopane	Approved
ATHLETICS	Gerda Steyn	Approved
ATHLETICS	Ndumiso Sokhela	Approved
ATHLETICS	Sunette Viljoen	Approved
ATHLETICS	Juan Van Deventer	Approved
ATHLETICS	Cornel Fredericks	Approved
ATHLETICS	Antonio Alkana	Approved
ATHLETICS	Lebogang Phalula	Approved
CANOEING	Bridgitte Hartley	Approved
CANOEING	Daniel Graham	Approved
BOXING	Nkululeko Mhlongo	Approved
BOXING	Joshua Pretorious	Approved
BOXING	Mnqobi Mkhize	Approved
BOXING	Nkosinathi Sphamandla	Approved
BOXING	Siboniso Gonya	Approved
BOXING	Cleutus Mbhele	Approved
BOXING	Ntethelelo Nkosi	Approved
BOXING	Mduduzi Mzimela	Approved
BOXING	Sanele Maduna	Approved
BOXING	Smiso Buthelezi	Approved
BOXING	Lindokuhle Dlamini	Approved
BOXING	Damien Durandt	APPROVED
BOXING	Thysee Brandon	Approved
BOXING	Boyd Allen	Approved
BOXING	Tristan Webb	Approved
BOXING	Roarke Knapp	Approved
BOXING	Jabulani Makhense	Approved
BOXING	Ricardo Malajika	Approved
BOXING	Sebastiaan Rothmann	APPROVED
BOXING	Anton Gilmore	APPROVED
BOXING	Marco Luis	APPROVED
BOXING	Cyprian Ndaba	Approved
BOXING	Thulani Mbenge	Approved
BOXING	Hector Budler	Approved
BOXING	Khaya Busakwe	Approved
BOXING	Bheki Mahlangu	Approved
BOXING	Laten Gloss	Approved
BOXING	Khayalethu Mbhedje	Approved
BOXING	Kabasile Tshabalala	Approved
BOXING	Sisipho Dyariwe	Approved
BOXING	Don Van Heerden	Approved
BOXING	Cayden Webb	Approved
BOXING	Rirothe Randima	Approved
BOXING	Harry Manaka	APPROVED
BOXING	Norman Hlabane	APPROVED
BOXING	Konanani Mutavhatsindi	Approved
BOXING	Thembani Mbangata	Approved
BOXING	Abdulaziz Kunert	Approved
BOXING	Ruhan Louw	Approved
BOXING	Wade Hammond	Approved
BOXING	Juan  Roux	Approved
BOXING	Sean Stacey	Approved
BOXING	Fenyes Robert	Approved
BOXING	Marc Subramoney	Approved
BOXING	Cain Dube	Approved
BOXING	Sabelo Nkosi	Approved
BOXING	Sphesihle Mntungwa	Approved
BOXING	Sanele Msimango	Approved
BOXING	Mpilo Cele	Approved
BOXING	Sthabiso Shabangu	Approved
BOXING	Doctor Ntsele	Approved
BOXING	Mfundisi Ngema	Approved
BOXING	Sphelele Myeza	Approved
BOXING	Thabiso Mchunu	Approved
BOXING	Xolisani Ndogeni	Approved
BOXING	Nonina Bukiwe	Approved
BOXING	Rowan Campbell	Approved
BOXING	Sean Smith	Approved
BOXING	Kevin Lerena	Approved
BOXING	John Tshabalala	Approved
BOXING	Tebogo Molefe	Approved
BOXING	Abbey Mnisi	Approved
BOXING	Namhla Tyuluba	Approved
BOXING	Pumeza Zinakile	Approved
BOXING	Simon Xamalashe	Approved
SANABO	Mlandeleni Mqibisa	Approved
SANABO	Thandolwethu Mathiba	Approved
SANABO	Zimisele Khomo	Approved
SANABO	Zanele Kebeni	Approved
SANABO	Sinethemba Blom	Approved
SANABO	Makopane Gilbert	Approved
SQUASH	Alexandra Fuller	Approved
SQUASH	Jean Brits	Approved
GOLF	Ahlers  Jaco	Approved
GOLF	Albertse Louis	Approved
GOLF	Barker, Kyle	Approved
GOLF	Becker-Frankel, Anna	Approved
GOLF	Basson, Dwayne	Approved
GOLF	Bekker, Oliver	Approved
GOLF	Bregman, Stacy Lee	Approved
GOLF	Bremner, Merrick	Approved
GOLF	Buhai, Ashleigh	Approved
GOLF	Burmester, Dean	Approved
GOLF	Coetzee, Bryon	Approved
GOLF	Conradie, Estiaan	Approved
GOLF	Conradie, Ruan	Approved
GOLF	da Silva, Adilson	Approved
GOLF	Davidse, Keenan	Approved
GOLF	De Decker, Andre	Approved
GOLF	De Jager, Louis	Approved
GOLF	De Kock, Allister	Approved
GOLF	Diab, Jason	Approved
GOLF	Dreyer, Juran	Approved
GOLF	Du Preez, James Hart	Approved
GOLF	Fichardt, Darren	Approved
GOLF	Filippi, Luca	Approved
GOLF	Fisher, Trevor	Approved
GOLF	Garcia, Nicole	Approved
GOLF	Groenewald, Vaughn	Approved
GOLF	Grosskoff, Madeleen	Approved
GOLF	Harvey, Lynne	Approved
GOLF	Higgo, Garrick	Approved
GOLF	Hollick, Michael	Approved
GOLF	Horne, Keith	Approved
GOLF	Hugo, Jean	Approved
GOLF	Kaminski, Rupert	Approved
GOLF	Korb, Ruan	Approved
GOLF	Kruger, Jbe	Approved
GOLF	Kruyswijk, Jacques	Approved
GOLF	Lewthwaite, Lejan	Approved
GOLF	Lombard, Zander	Approved
GOLF	Lupini, Roberto	Approved
GOLF	Mavundla, Thandazo	Approved
GOLF	Mazibuko, Irvin	Approved
GOLF	Mazibuko, Makhetha	Approved
GOLF	Mc Callum, Tandi	Approved
GOLF	McIntyre, David	Approved
GOLF	Meyer, Breyten	Approved
GOLF	Michael, Anthony	Approved
GOLF	Molloyi, Tumelo	Approved
GOLF	Moralee, Cameron	Approved
GOLF	Mowat, Callum	Approved
GOLF	Mwandla, Siyanda	Approved
GOLF	Nel, Andre	Approved
GOLF	Norris, Shaun	Approved
GOLF	Nortje, Frederik	Approved
GOLF	Petersen, Derick	Approved
GOLF	Redman, Jacob	Approved
GOLF	Roets, Jason	Approved
GOLF	Roos, Jake	Approved
GOLF	Rowe, Lyle	Approved
GOLF	Samu, Ivana	Approved
GOLF	Simon Thabang	Approved
GOLF	Smit, Monique	Approved
GOLF	Smith, Jason	Approved
GOLF	Strydom, JP	Approved
GOLF	Swanepoel, Chris	Approved
GOLF	Thimba, Toto	Approved
GOLF	Van den berg, Ulrich	Approved
GOLF	Van den Heever, Divan	Approved
GOLF	Van der Merwe, Petrus	Approved
GOLF	Van der Spuy, Rourke	Approved
GOLF	Van Zyl, Jacobus	Approved
GOLF	Vaughan, Bradford	Approved
GOLF	Vljoen, MJ	Approved
GOLF	Williamson, Andrew	Approved
GOLF	Wilsnach, Quintin	Approved
GOLF	Myeki Zethu	Approved
GOLF	Duma Siviwe	Approved
GOLF	Duma Yolanda	Approved
GYMNASTICS	Caitlin Rooskrantz	Approved
GYMNASTICS	Naveen Daries	Approved
GYMNASTICS	Mammule Rankoe	Approved
WEIGHTLIFING	Mona Pretorius	Approved
TENNIS INDIVIDUAL	Alwande Skhosana	Approved
TENNIS INDIVIDUAL	Amos Magagula	Approved
TRIATHLON	Wian Sullwald	Approved
TRIATHLON	Richard Murray	Approved
TRIATHLON	Henri Schoeman	Approved
TRIATHLON	Henrie Michael Schoeman	Approved
TRIATHLON	Gillian Sanders	Approved

Reply:

(1) Due to lock down, the requested information will be available after June 2020.

(2) Due to lockdown the requested information will be provided after June 2020.

(3) (a) There are no persons sitting at home because of pending disciplinary hearings. (b) and (c) falls off as there are no disciplinary hearings.

Reply:

(1) Yes, the specified person was appointed and will be earning an acting allowance during the lockdown in line with the NLSA’s Acting Policy.

(2) (a) The salary scale for Directors on level 12 is from R933 995 to R1 0600.

(b) As per the NLSA’s Acting Policy, an acting allowance is the difference between the current package and the minimum of the position the person is acting on. The salary bracket for the position of Executive Director starts at R1.2 million.

(3) (a) Yes, the position was advertised from 4 to 21 February 2020.

(b) NQF Level 9 qualification in Business Administration/Human Resources Management/Legal or an equivalent qualification coupled with six to ten years of senior management experience in the public service.

(c) Total number of applications received were 44.

(d) The Selection Panel was comprised of the following members:

• Mr Lufuno Nematshwerani, Chairperson: HR & REMCo
• Mr Jimmy Morakile, Chairperson: Information Communications Technology Board Sub-Committee
• Dr Buhle Mbambo-Thata, Chairperson: Research and Knowledge Management Board Sub-Committee
• Mr Kepi Madumo, National Librarian and CEO
• Ms Matuma Masipa, Director: Human Resources Management (Custodian People Processes)

(e) Unfortunately, no decision can be shared at this stage, the recruitment process is still in progress.

(4) Yes, in the acting role the incumbent fulfills their own duties as well as those of the position they are acting in. Qualifications include a Master’s in Business Administration degree, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Diploma in Public Relations Management.

Reply:

May the Hon. Member note that SASCOC has not re-opened due to the lockdown, therefore for now the information is inaccessible.

 

Reply:

1). The Hon. Member may please note SASCOC has not re-opened due to the lockdown.

2(a) The National Colours Board was last functional when the South African Sports Commission Act was repealed.

(b) and (c) It became dysfunctional due to the lack of enabling provisions in the National Sport and Recreation Act, 2007. This lack of empowering provision from the Act, made it difficult for the Minister to pass the Regulations to give effect to the establishment of the National Colours Board.

(d) the Department has been making efforts to amend the Act to give effect to enabling provisions required to promulgate the Regulations.

Reply:

The Regulations published in Government Gazette Notice No. 608 of 28 May 2020 made under section 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002) has made provision for the easing of the lockdown to permit the return to play in the Sporting Sector at Level 3.

The Minister has consulted the sector and has received their proposed plans on the resumption of play.

As required by the regulations, the Minister has finalised directions and has submitted them to the relevant structures. Once approved, the directions will be signed by the Minister and gazetted for implementation by the sporting sector.

Reply:

The Federation has indicated that it requires more time to retrieve the information due to the lockdown.

Reply:

a) The Federation has indicated that it requires more time to retrieve the information due to the lockdown.

Reply:

The problems encountered by the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee have been well documented with the solutions clearly articulated in the Zulman Committee of Enquiry Report.

It is evident that the effectiveness and efficiency of the SASCOC has consequently been adversely affected by the administrative lapses articulated in the report. A view which has been held by the Ministry upon acceptance of the Zulman Committee of Enquiry Report.

It is on this basis that the Department has invested its efforts in working with SASCOC with a view of turning around the fortunes of the organisation in order to set it on a sound administrative position geared towards effective delivery of its mandate and betterment of South African high performance sport and sport in general.

Whilst progress has been made in terms of the implementation of critical reforms within SASCOC due cognisance is given to the fact that the most critical milestone of the Quadrennial General Meeting is still outstanding. It is the Department’s conviction that this would usher in an era of stability for the organisation.

Reply:

a) The Federation presents information including the financial statements upon invitation by the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture

Reply:

The Minister has not been informed of any coaches who have been charged with sexual misconduct against players of Netball South Africa.

The Minister has not been informed of an incident of sexual misconduct involving a KwaZulu-Natal coach in 2018.

The Minister is not aware of any formal complaint that was lodged against the KwaZulu-Natal coach.

These are matters of conduct of the members of the federations which invariably make them administrative in nature. Therefore, fall within the ambit of the Federation to deal with. However as with any case of sexual misconduct, the Ministry condemn any such behaviour and urge the federations to take appropriate action to protect athletes and all involved in sport.

Reply:

1 (a) Prompted by what was perceived to be poor performance of the South African Team at the 2000 Olympic Games, the then Minister of Sport and Recreation, Mr Ngconde Balfour convened a session of Stakeholders on 27th of November 2000. The result of this session was the appointment of the Ministerial Task Team (MTT) which was charged with the responsibility of investigating High Performance Sport in South Africa, identifying shortcomings in the system and formulate possible interventions. The outcome of this process saw the dissolution of the South African Sports Commission, Disability Sport South Africa, United School Sport Association of South Africa and the National Olympic Committee of South Africa to create the South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee. This with the fundamental rationale of streamlining the sport structures in South Africa.

(b) In November 2011 the entire sport and recreation fraternity converged in Midrand to review the sport landscape and its pillars. This process resulted in the affirmation of the existing sport structures. The sector emerged with the National Sport and Recreation Plan which has guided sport and recreation development in the country thus far.

(c) It therefore follows that empirical evidence and a well thought out process would guide future review of the institutional and structural arrangement in sport with the sole purpose of optimizing administrative effectiveness and efficiency in order to promote performance of athletes and teams.

2) The Ministry has not been presented with any information and or tangible evidence relating to the use of R70,000,000 that NOCSA had in the bank account when changed to SASCOC that warrants an investigation including forensic audit.