Questions and Replies

Reply:

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

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:

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

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

(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. (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:

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. 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:

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:

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

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:

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:

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:

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

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:

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

 

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:

(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. 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:

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:

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:

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:

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 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:

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

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.

Reply:

Despite numerous reminders, SASCOC has not been able to furnish the Department with information required to respond to this question. Most organisations are still closed due to National Lock Down due to Covid19

Reply:

Despite numerous reminders, SASCOC has not been able to furnish the Department with information required to respond to this question. . Most organisations are still closed due to National Lock Down due to Covid19

Reply:

Despite numerous reminders, SASCOC has not been able to furnish the Department with information required to respond to this question. . Most organisations are still closed due to National Lock Down due to Covid19

Reply:

The Federations have indicated that they are unable to provide information required. They cannot access the records at their offices owing to the lockdown. Most organisations are still closed due to National Lock Down due to Covid19

Reply:

1. Yes, the Department has awarded tenders connected to the Covid-19 pandemic.

(a) The names of the businesses to whom these tenders were awarded are:

• Pixely Entropy: Live Streaming Management Services
• Roadshow Marketing – Logistics and Event Management Services; and
• VWV Group (PTY) LTD – TV Production Management Services

(b) The amounts of each tender awarded are:

• Pixely Entropy - R 488 750.00
• Roadshow Marketing - R 824 300.00
• VWV Group (PTY) LTD - R 1 483 113.88

(c) Services to be rendered by each business are:

Service provider 1: Live streaming service provider

Live streaming

• A web-based TV portal platform for showcasing current and past events of DSAC;
• A live stream platform which will become the go to link to drive regular audiences to the same “live venue” for all DSAC events;
• A management of the loading of the live events before and after they happen; and
• A management of the transmission of the live event ensuring the public has seamless reach and access to the platform.

Website Development and Management

• To develop a web-based TV portal platform where live stream content will be housed and maintained;
• To ensure the up keeping of content and advertising up-coming events on the website to the public;
• To drive awareness of the platform’s content even when there are no live events scheduled; and
• To ensure alignment between TV production and event management team regarding the sharing of footage needing to be live streamed.

Revenue Streams Generation Platforms

• A network deal where data bundles promotion is offered to the public so that they access the content cheaper during the time that events are hosted;
• Platform for packaging digital albums of live streamed events;
• Ensuring provision of agnostic platforms (platforms which are not restricting access based on which network you are in) re. selling of artists’ content via digital platforms;
• Selling of digital albums of live performances allowing artists to make money for every download or live streaming of their content post the event;
• Promotion of content live streamed after the event so as to increase interest in the buying of digital albums produced after the event; and
• Drive commercialization opportunities of getting more brands on board as sponsors thus enticing more audiences to visit the platform.

Service provider 2: Logistics and event management service provider

Green Room & Stage Technical Rider:

• To identify and secure Green Room for hosting the live stream event;
• To equip green room with the sound and visual technical rider and stage requirements for live performances (DJ set or singer’s requirements);
• To provide audio set up requirements for hosting MC in the green room;
• To provide audio and visual requirements for conducting live interviews through video/ Skype/ Instagram (or preferable mode) interviews in the green room; and
• To provide the operational system for ensuring that social media content as event happens is streamed live to the green walls of the venue.

Booking Management of Artists and Catering

• To directly liaise with and source and book artists to be featured for that event;
• To engage with the artists/practitioners who want to live stream an event and arrange the event on DSAC’s behalf engaging with Live stream service provider as well as the TV production crew; and
• To provide MC and up to 10 people catering requirements when needed.

Service provider 3: TV production management service provider

Recording of Live Events:

• To provide camera crew for recording live performances in the green room;
• To provide post production services of editing the content live streamed final cut of digital album; and
• To ensure alignment between live stream service provider and camera crew providing footage of content during live stream.

Post Production of Digital Albums

• To edit live stream material and produce digital album post event;
• To supply material to live stream web-based portal; and
• To supply material to network service provider for digital albums to be sold.

(2) There were no deviations from the standard supply chain management procedures in the awarding of the tender

(3) The businesses were awarded tenders for the following reasons:

• Service provider 1: Live streaming service provider
• Service provider 2: Logistics and event management service provider
• service provider 3: TV production management service provider

(4) No, the I will not make a statement on the matter.

Reply:

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

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:

a) The Government is already dealing with the matter of re-opening different sporting codes both non-contact and contact. This follows a series of meetings between the department and leaders of the sporting fraternity. A statement will be made at an appropriate time regarding this matter.

b) The Minister met with the Sporting sector on 17 March 2020 and articulated the responsibility entrusted to the sector in ensuring the protection of life during this time of the pandemic.

The Department has been communicating all COVID-19 related protocols to the Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) for onward transmission to the Sports Federations. Here the codes were encouraged to develop measures based on the risk-based strategy in dealing with the pandemic.

The website of the Department has updated information and stakeholders are encouraged to note details.

Federations have furnished the Department with reports of the measures they have taken to address this pandemic.

Some Federations have also developed and furnished the Department with operational guidelines for their codes of Sport based on the risk-adjusted strategy.

Reply:

The Department emphasised that this was relief funding. Loss of income varies from individuals/company to individuals/companies and the need for equitable distribution within the sector was necessary. The Department resolved that R20 000.00 will be a ceiling across the board as an appropriate amount based on available budget as this is relief and not compensation, and need to assist as many athletes and creatives as possible.

Reply:

The Department has not provided any funding for the building of (i) museum and (ii) academy since 1994.

We are working on the National Training Centre which will be located in Bloemfontein, Free State Province, However, the Honourable Member this is not an academy but a High Performance Centre.

Reply:

1. SASCOC requires more time retrieve this information which is made difficult by the lockdown.

Reply:

The National Federations are unable to provide the requested information due to the lockdown as they need to retrieve the information from the archives and records.

Reply:

1. The call for applications for the Relief Fund for artists included individuals, organisations and SMMEs.  SMMEs were not excluded from this call and therefore there has been an opportunity for small businesses to receive relief.

2. The COVID-19 relief fund was for all applicants and was not limited to small businesses governed by the BBBEE Act as specified in the question.

Reply:

1. Yes. The Directive was gazetted. The Director General had a meeting with the CEOs of Performing Arts Institutions and the legal team on the 9th May 2020 to address implementation.

2. Yes, if they have their own content or projects they need to implement. They will bring these to the attention of the Department; some have done so already, for consideration and inclusion in the relief programme of the Department.

3. Not yet, however engagements have been initiated and are ongoing in line with promotion of local content. The DG has held meetings and also wrote letters in this regard to all broadcasters.

Reply:

1. Yes, the person is suing the National Library of South Africa

(a)(i) The lawsuit is for alleged defamation of character

(ii) R 10 million

(b) The matter is at the High Court awaiting a trial date.

2. The NLSA accepted the summons and are defending the matter.

3. In light of the above, the lawyer has not withdrawn and is still the NLSA’s attorney of record.

Reply:

a) The total amount set aside for the arts segment in the R500 billion rescue package has not been determined, however, the Department recently finalised its budget needs for consideration to be part of the rescue package

b) See (a) above

Reply:

1. According to the Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC); Board members do not receive a salary but an allowance as approved by the General Assembly. These allowances are to compensate board members for costs incurred in attending to board matters. Board members that are in an acting position do not receive an acting allowance and continue to receive their normal allowance

(a) The elected board members continue to receive their monthly allowances as follows: -

• President: Nil (currently vacant)
• 1st Vice President: R22 024.97
• 2nd Vice President: Nil (currently vacant)
• Ordinary Board Member: R18 354.14 (8 members)
• The IOC and IPC representatives that serve on the board have waivered their entitlement to receive an allowance and do not receive same
• Total Monthly allowances for board members: R168 858.12

(b) As required by reporting standards, these amounts are disclosed in the annual financial statement

2. SASCOC has indicated that:

• The organization is in a critical stage of need of funding to fully deliver on its mandates.
• The reduction of funding from the National Lotteries Commission of R100m (due to the change in their own distribution criteria) has severely impacted on SASCOC’s financial needs as this funding requirement was part of the budgetary requirements of SASCOC that was submitted to the Commission. The annual allocation for the 2019/2020 financial year from the Commission was R8m.
• The total annual funds inflow (which include government, the NLC, IOC, IPC and IOC/IPC Top sponsors) expected for the 2020/2021 financial year is R39m.
• The funding needs for SASCOC to meet its commitments for the 2020/2021 financial year is R47m. This amount excludes funding required for games delivery
• SASCOC is unable the deliver on its games programmes or unfunded mandates without additional special funding.