Questions and Replies

Reply:

The honorable member should note that the site is privately owned, although the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) and the Free State Provincial Heritage Resources Authority (FSPHRA) can declare the sites at provincial or national level, the owner reserves the right to admission.

It is our considered view that a negotiated Management Conservation Management Plan (CMP) can aid an amicable agreement. The site is nominated and served at the Free State Provincial Heritage Resources Authority (FSPHRA) grading and declaration committee.

• The Committee considered giving this site a Grade II status due to its importance to people in the Free State and recommend that an application be submitted to South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) for Grade I due to the site’s national significance.
• The FSPHRA is will meet with Setsoto Municipality to discuss and to map a way forward regarding the protection of the site.

Reply:

The National Arts Council of South Africa conducted four (04) investigations as explained hereunder:-

INVESTIGATION 1

a) Forensic audit regarding the Presidential Employment Stimulus Package at the NAC

b) (i) CEO and CFO

(ii) Appointed company was Mazars Forensic services

c) Company was appointed by Council of the National Arts Council

d) Services were advertised on 21 May 2021

e) (i) Cost of the investigation was R1572 486.08

(ii) Outcome of the investigation was as follows:

• There were several irregularities pertaining to the management of the PESP. These include financial mismanagement, process irregularities and lack of adequate oversight
• All funds have been accounted for at the NAC;
• Newly appointed Council Members (from the 1st of January 2021) were all cleared of any wrong-doing;
• The Report confirmed the findings of the State Law Advisor stating that newly appointed Council members whose organisations had applied for the PESP could not have been conflicted, as they had not commenced their appointment at the NAC at the time of applying and completion of adjudication.
• The Report however did identify conflict of interest in respect of some Former Council Members, who contravened Section 8(5) of the NAC Act by participating in the PESP processes and failing to declare their directorship in companies that applied to the PESP.
• Former Council Members disregarded their own resolution of 19 September 2020 by allowing five Council Members to actively participate in the evaluation of applications, thereby contravening the provisions of the NAC Act.
• The five former Council members were cumulatively paid R511, 452 for performing work of independent Panel Members. These payments are regarded as irregular expenditure as these Council members contravened the provisions of the NAC Act.
• Failure to meet deliverables within the timeline of the PESP Programme.
• Failure to take effective and appropriate steps to prevent irregularities in the adjudication process, including irregular spending.
• Failure to provide financial oversight regarding the implementation of the PESP within the allocated budget of R285 million, resulting in an over-commitment amount of R428,073,778 (More than double the allocated budget)

f) The Department has mandated Council to implement the recommendations of the forensic report. Disciplinary steps are currently underway.

INVESTIGATION 2

a) The investigation was to identify the person/s within the NAC who may have leaked information to the media, Sunday Times and the Sowetan.

b) (i) Ms. Molekwa, Ms. Makgoka and Ms. Diphofa.

(ii) Grant Thornton

c) The appointment was through the normal Supply Chain Management process and the appointment was signed off by the CEO.

d) The investigative service advertisement cannot be traced

e) (i). The cost for the service was R388 252.00

(ii) The outcome of the investigation was that:

• Ms. Makgoka appeared to have contravened the NAC’s Code of Ethics, Information Technology Policy and her conditions of employment by leaking confidential information.
• Ms. Molekwa appeared to have contravened the NAC’s Code of Ethics, Information Technology Policy and her conditions of employment by leaking confidential information to Ms. Makgoka as recorded in the Molemo letter of appeal.

f) The Department tasked the NAC Council to implement the recommendations of the investigation report, which led to disciplinary charges being instituted against the implicated official.

INVESTIGATION 3

a) Allegations that a grant application by the South African Roadies Association was deliberately declined because the NAC Senior Management failing to adhere to the grant funding policies of the NAC

b) (i) Ms. Mangope, Ms. Makwetla and Ms. Diphofa.

(ii) Business Innovation Group (BIG)

c) The investigation was commissioned by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

d) The advertisement was through Request for Quotation as it was below the threshold for open tender.

e) (i). the cost for the service was R235 812.

(ii) A report was released, and the findings included:

• DAC Management inform Mr Nyathela about the outcome of the investigation
• The DAC Management provides feedback about the outcome of the investigation to the NAC and its Board/ Council.
• The NAC conducts an audit to establish whether all awards made under the Expired projects, Surplus policy adhered to all applicable Acts and Regulations, and that the projects awarded achieved the objectives of the NAC.
• The NAC conducts training awareness and workshops with staff and other stakeholders during which the policies and procedures of the NAC are explained.
• NAC should as a matter of urgency seek legal opinion on the validity of the Expired and Surplus Policy GR003/4/2015. The policy might be in breach of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations, if funding received from the National Government is not declared and disposed of in terms of the regularity framework applicable. In addition, the policy could be used to favour particular grant applicants as the discretion for award rests solely with the NAC.

f) The NAC Council was tasked implementing the recommendations of the forensic report.

INVESTIGATION 4

a) An investigation was authorised for the following allegations: Conflict of interest involving BIG employee

Review of the awarding of a grant of R50 000.00 in 2013

Review of the awarding of a grant of R1 889 000.00 in 2016

Conflict of interest involving the CEO and Lalela Projects Administrator

b)(i), Ms. Mangope, Ms. Son and Ms. Diphofa

(ii) Gobodo Forensic and Investigative Accounting Investigations (GFIA)

c) The investigation was instructed by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

d) The investigation was not advertised as it was below the threshold for tendering. Request for Quotations was sourced.

e) (i) The cost for the service was R373 061 000

(ii) A report was released, and the outcome was that the CEO was charged with the following:

• • Gross Negligence
  • Gross Dishonesty
• Bringing the name of the institution/organisation into disrepute
• Failing to act in the best interest of the employer
• Contravention of section 38 (iii) of the PFMA

The Arts Development Manager was charged with the following:

• Charge 1: Approval of funding of the Lalela project whilst it was classified as an expired project
• Charge 2: Approving the Lalela project payment whilst it did not follow the proper funding application process

The CFO was charged with the following:

• The NAC charged Ms. Son for non-disclosure of her NFVF investigation. This was the only charge the NAC could pursue against the CFO.

f) The Department instructed the NAC to implement the recommendations of the report and the 3 people concerned were taken through a disciplinary process with the following outcomes:

• The CEO was exonerated from all charges, and she was recalled to resume her duties at the NAC.
• The Arts Development Manager was exonerated from all charges, and she resumed her duties immediately.
• The CFO tendered her tendered her resignation and her hearing did not sit as scheduled.

Reply:

The Minister has not opposed the Culture Promotion Act 35 of 1983. The Department applies itself according to the Cultural Institutions Act 119 of 1998, which specify that Declared Cultural Institutions are the responsibility of the Department regarding funding support for operational and specific artistic activities.

For an example; several Independent entities received support in the past few months from the Presidential Employment Stimulus Program; and evidence of this is available. Further, the department opens opportunities through the different work-streams within the Mzansi Golden Economy, which are not excluding anyone in the industry; as long as they meet the set requirements. The department has multiple demands on its very limited financial resources and is not capable to cater for all. In order to afford equal opportunities for all in the entire creative and cultural landscape, including independent entities, funding entities such as NAC, NFVF, NHC etc. have been established to administer the disbursement of funding to all who meets the set out criteria. Funding efforts have been especially heightened during covid-19 pandemic.

Reply:

This question was forwarded to CCIFSA to answer and we are still waiting for their response. As soon as CCIFSA provide me with the information, I will furnish the Hon. Member.

Reply:

1. The Sports Councils where they still exist are primarily at the Local Government Level. At the Provincial Level there are Provincial Sports Confederations. The Provincial Sports Confederations are members of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC). SASCOC is a National Confederation recognized by the Minister in terms of Section 2(1) of the National Sport and Recreation Act. The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Schedule 5, lists “Provincial Sport” as a Functional Area of Exclusive Provincial Legislative Competence. Therefore, the administrative and governance matters relating to the Sports Councils fall within the jurisdiction of the Local Government as well as Provincial Government.

2(a) and (b) Considering the response in (1) above should there be any matter, allegations or complaint against Sports Council Members such may only be referred to the Provincial Department concerned.

Reply:

1. The Downtown project is very important in the history of our music industry. It is the most sacred place where most of our well-known musicians and producers from across the racial divide busied themselves, creating top local and international hits. For many years, the studios remained a haven of these legendary musicians who also were instrumental in the progressive politics of this country, when they used their music to further the objectives for the emancipation of our people, thereby bringing the atrocities of apartheid to the eyes and ears of the world. It was for this reason that the Department saw it fit to preserve its legacy, when that opportunity was presented to us by Gallo Records when they took a decision to sell the asset.

The studios boast, inter alia, a collection of historical artifacts including gold and platinum discs covering what SA had produced over the past years, an accomplishment for which we should be immensely proud of. The Department aligns itself with the notion that, a generation which ignores its history has no past and no future.

Since it was purchased, the asset had been transformed from just being a mere studio into a Music Industry Hub for people to be empowered as we also ensure accessibility to recording opportunities. Certain parts of the building were renovated, and the recording facilities were also upgraded to be one of the best spacious control room and large versatile studio area, making it the flagship studio ideal for large ensembles and is now regarded as one of the best in the entire continent. A permanent exhibition has been set up on the first floor of the Hub titled A Glimpse of South African Music Industry.

The exhibition includes a presentation of old multi-media recordings, historical landmark recording equipment’s and information about many musicians who went through the Downtown Studios such as the late Mama Miriam Makeba and many others. The exhibition is accessible to many students, among others, who want to get further information about the development of the SA music sector. The Hub has also been used to provide educational information for many practitioners and has hosted workshops and master classes in areas such as sound engineering and general music business insight.

The studio section of the Hub has recorded over 1500 recordings per annum and such services are provided at a more affordable rate to benefit the historically disadvantaged, especially those with talent who cannot afford the exorbitant fees charged by some of the prime studios. This speaks to the access to quality recordings that the industry now has. Recent recordings from Downtown have won well known accolades such as the South African Music Award, and a Grammy.

Although not yet at the level that we have envisaged, the Downtown project plays a significant role in nurturing the development of all forms of South African music from traditional sounds such as Maskandi, Isicathamiya, choral and other genres. Therefore, investing in this project is one way of contributing to the upliftment of the lives of our people, in particular, assisting many local investors to move from the periphery economy into the more mainstream, while also preserving the history of our music industry.

2. The Department has either directly or indirectly through the National Arts Council (NAC) provided just over R60 million to support the Downtown project since its inception in 2008. The total amount includes funds allocated for the purchasing of the assets (both immovable and movable), refurbishment of some spaces in the building, installation of recording studio equipment’s and for the day-to-day operations and management.

Abiding by the parameters laid down in the Promotion of Access to Information Act, the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other relevant legislation/s and all protocol observed, the Department would be in a position to furnish or provide access to honourable Mrs Van Dyk of the relevant information that is in its custody.

Reply:

(1)(a). National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) supported beneficiaries as follows;

Beneficiaries	Number
Stream 1: Production	133
Stream 2: Skills Development	43
Stream 3: Industry	26
Stream 4: Business Recovery	11
Total	213

(b). With regard to the National Arts Council, 1 309 projects (or lead beneficiaries) were supported. Within these 1 309 supported projects 20 221 Beneficiaries were verified by the end September and these numbers includes artists and other industry practitioners.

(c). The South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) supported 893 beneficiaries.

(d). Public Art programme supported 200 beneficiaries from Iziko Museum, National Museum and KZN Museum combined.

(e). Banking with the arts supported 151 beneficiaries through the Arts Bank and CCIFSA (Cultural and Creative Industry Federation of South Africa).

2. List with names of artists is attached as annexure A.

 

IZIKO MUSEUM

Ms	D	Danica	Barends
Mr	M	Malibongwe	Bonakele
Mr	L	Liso	Bonile
Ms	L	Lecardia	Eleni
Ms	T	Tamryn	Joseph
Mr	S	Sizwe	Kwezi
Ms	L	Lumka	Mangena
Mr	S	Siyabulela	Mana
Mr	C	Chadwyn	Matthews
Ms	N	Nonkuleleko	Mbili
Mr	T	Thobani	Mnconywa
Mr	S	Sandile	Mzimela
Ms	Z	Zintathu	Nogengela
Ms	L	Lusanda	Paul
Mr	A	Ayabulela	Stevens
Ms	N	Ncuthukazi	Tshotyana
Mr	Y	Yanga	Zaba

Reply:

1. (a) The Department started funding the Liliesleaf Farm Museum in Rivonia, Johannesburg from the 2002/2003 financial year. (b) No funding was provided for the Liliesleaf Farm Museum during the 2017 to 2021 period. (c) No funding was provided by the Department during the above-mentioned period.

2.The Liliesleaf Farm Museum has accounted for the previous funding received from the Department in the years. It was only in 2015 after receiving funding for exhibition infrastructure development that the Museum failed to account to the Department as per the agreement signed which stated that the funds were for exhibition infrastructure development and not for the Museum’s operations. The Department communicated to the Board of Trustees of the Lilies Leaf Trust of the Museum management’s inability to account for the money received from the Department. The Board of Trustees informed the Department that an investigation will be instituted and the Department will be updated of the outcome of the investigation. A meeting was held with the Board where the Board informed the Department that it is handling the matter in accordance with the outcomes of the investigation.

(3) The Liliesleaf Farm Museum is not a Declared Cultural institution that is obliged to submit their annual financial statements to the Department.

(4) The Department Sport Arts and Culture (DSAC) has for the past years supported the Liliesleaf Trust on several projects ranging from capital funding to construct the facility, infrastructure refurbishments and exhibitions. DSAC is unable to provide annual operational funding to the Liliesleaf Trust as the museum has not been declared by the Minister in terms of the Cultural Institutions Act, No 119 of 1998 as a Declared Cultural Institution and a Schedule 3 A Public Entity in terms of the PFMA.

Should the site be so declared, and depending on the availability of funds, I will in consultation with and with the assistance of the Minister of Finance set aside an annual subsidy that would be transferred to the institution for operational purposes. The Department has also not received a request for assistance from Liliesleaf for any of the Presidential COVID-19 relief funding opportunities the Department has made available for struggling institutions in the sector.

Reply:

1. This question was forwarded to CCIFSA to answer and we are still waiting for their response. As soon as CCIFSA provide me with the information, I will furnish the Hon. Member.

Reply:

1. USIBA Awards was a project that was initiated and conceptualised by the Creative Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA), and was then presented to the Department for partnership funding. The objective of the project was to provide accolades to individuals of excellence especially those who have done exceedingly well in the arts and culture field, this as a way of recognising them for the role they have played in re-energising the souls and spirit of the nation through the arts and culture. It was for this reason that the Department took a decision to invest or support the project, considering its significance in the sector.

2. A tender process is only required when procurement of services are being done. In this instance, the USIBA awards was not a project of the Department but an unsolicited project that was initiated by CCIFSA and was therefore supported through a grant, like any other projects that are being funded by the Department.

3. (a). Likewise, all services providers for the USIBA awards were procured by the beneficiary – which is CCIFSA in this case. (b) The Department does not have any role whatsoever in the procuring of service providers for all the projects that are receiving grant support. Ours is to ensure that the beneficiaries deliver on the said objectives and properly account for the resources that we have provided.

4. (a). A grant of R12 000 000 was allocated for the overall project and it was made up of three main pillars or items. The first pillar included Logo Design, Development of Trophies, and Project Launch & Media and Publicity and the total budget allocated was R1 635 000, the second pillar was a two days CCIFSA Policy Conference and a budget of R3 002 000 was allocated, the last pillar was the actual USIBA Awards and a budget of R6 273 000 was allocated and thus bringing the total to R10 910 000. The difference from the total grant was budget for administrative costs and constituted just about 10% of the grant. However, the actual costs to the project, including administrative costs came to the total of R11 500 000, which is the total amount that was transferred to CCIFSA.

(b). Based on the agreement there was no requirement that the specific project should be audited; however, CCIFSA did furnish its end of the year audited financial statement as part of the reporting to the Department.

5. The Department have not been informed of any investigation initiated by the SIU on CCIFSA. If anything, the Department remains committed to cooperate on all matters.

Reply:

(a). The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is the Custodian of the Robben Island and therefore responsible for the maintenance. DPWI has developed a new strategy and approach to improve the effectiveness and efficiency on rendering maintenance services known as the Total Facilities Management (TFM) programme.

The TFM solution combines services streams across the “hard” (technical maintenance) and “soft” (cleaning, hygiene, security, etc.) services under the management of a single Service Provider (SP) who also manages sub-contractors.

Known alternatively as a one -stop-shop, the benefits of TFM include minimizing management and task duplication, effecting improvement in service reliability and efficiency, and streamlining interoperability of facility services thus reducing the operational and maintenance expenditure while optimizing delivery.

DPWI is currently busy with the finalization of the procurement process of the TFM contract for a period of 36 months. The procurement process will be finalized before the end of December 2021. The TFM contract will guarantee that all maintenance needs are attended on a regular basis and will ensure that UNESCO international heritage status for the Robben Island is also maintained.

In the interim, DPWI is maintaining the facility through various term contracts. This is carried-out by DPWI Cape Town regional office.

(b). The Robben Island Museum is currently busy with implementing financial turn-around strategies to deal with a challenge of financial constraints. The measures implemented has so far been successful in preventing job losses at the Museum. This process is ongoing and the entity still faces major obstacles to recovery and will be dependent on the opening of tourism activities until a final strategy is in place informed by the development of RIM’s business model.

Reply:

1. (a). CCIFSA has old media pages and websites that requires revival and professional upkeep and management. At the moment, the federation does not have operational budgets to actualise these activities.

(b). CCIFSA currently does not have an operational space (office), however, one has been identified in Gauteng (Johannesburg) and once budgets allow, this will be secured.

 

Reply:

1. The department only funded the policy conference and no other amount was given for programmes stemming out of the conference. Engagements with the Department continue to lobby for funds for proposals presented subsequent to the conference.

2.  The release of the policy conference was hampered by the

delay in the payment of service providers. As a result, the conference report was withheld. Having already settled the payment, the submitted reports have been shared with provincial task team coordinators. Once all information has been verified, the report will be circulated with the sector at large.

Reply:

1. The Secretary General (SG) was expelled through a conference resolution but the CCIFSA National Office Bearers (NOB) opted for a different approach, that of suspension. The SG subsequently decided that his matter would be dealt with through his legal representatives. To this end, the matter is still pending.

2. The Secretary general is currently still on suspension from the federation and his membership will be subject to the finalisation of all processes that will require to be instituted between his legal representatives and the organisation.

Reply:

(a) There were 10 beneficiaries that were successfully assisted.

(b) 66 permanent jobs and 5148 temporary jobs were created.

The loans were provided to those applicants whose businesses were still at the pre-investment stage. Non-financial support was provided, so that they could be capacitated at the pre-investment stage of a transaction for their applications to meet the requirements and standards for funding approval. This assisted beneficiaries to become financially sustainable and able to grow their businesses which employ people mainly the marginalised such as black women, youth and people with disabilities. Further than this DSAC and the NEF helped the applicants approach other financial institutions for funds and that also helped them to become financially independent and no longer rely on government grants. (b) The implementing agency NEF was monitored through reports and meeting whilst an evaluation was conducted through a research process with the beneficiaries and employees as respondents. (c) projects were funded for a specific time frame and were successfully implemented for the period of the pilot project.

Reply:

1.(a). The support that was granted to SAMIC was done through a transfer of funds subsequent to entering into an MOA with the organisation having conceded to their proposal for assistance.

(b). No service provider was picked as there was no service

solicited by the Department.

2. Once a project is funded, it is the beneficiary’s responsibility to implement it according to the terms set in the proposal and the MOA. The Department does not in all instances participate in the beneficiaries events/activities.

3. The Department transfers funds to beneficiaries who in turn enter into agreements with third parties or service providers. Intervention by the Department where there are disputes is not a requirement. Where there are merits to mediate between beneficiaries and third parties, attempts are made by the Department to broker workable and lawful solutions.

4. SAMIC was responsible to determining invitees, participants and desired outcomes of the elective conference for its members. The Department is not aware of the specifics of who should or should not have been there and the desired roles for each as it was not the one implementing the conference.

Reply:

The response from SASCOC to question no. 2066 is taking longer than anticipated. As a result, we are still waiting for a substantive response, once it has been provided my office will certainly forward it for your attention.

Reply:

At the moment, we are busy compiling and verifying the accuracy of the information to my department by various entities across the country. Once that process is done, we will provide the Honourable Member with the proper response.

Reply:

In our view, the conference was successful and hosted in accordance with applicable legislation based on one of the resolutions taken at an elective conference in Mpumalanga.

It was also attended by at least representatives from eight Provinces with the exception of the Free State Province.

Reply:

The Department was not aware of any agreement between the Department of Trade and Industry with SAMIC.

This challenge is largely due to the lack of a centralised Government wide database of defaulting beneficiaries, so that we are able to identify and isolate them until they comply with all prescripts of the contracts without fail.

Internally, the Department’s Legal Unit has initiated a recovery process and black listing of defaulters.

However, upon approving the grant, the Department entered into a contractual agreement with SAMIC stipulating terms and conditions of the funds dispersed to ensure that they will be used to achieve the intended purpose.

Reply:

1. The Department approved a grant for R602 000 to SAMIC for the hosting of this conference and the funds were sourced from MGE Cultural Events budget.

2. Upon approval of the grant, the Department entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with SAMIC stipulating the conditions of the grant and deliverables as the clause of the contract.

3. To our knowledge, no formations or individuals indicated any intention to contest the outcome of SAMIC elective conference. The Department has since received the SAMIC close out report as per the contractual obligation.

4. SAMIC was funded like the other sector organisation in the arts and culture sector with the objective of building capacity and creating a platform for engagements to strengthen their programmes and operations.

Reply:

Cricket South Africa in its response indicated that;

a) The total funding received from the National Lotteries Commission between 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2020 is R2,5m.

A 100% of this funding was applied for the promotion of cricket amongst the groups designated as previously disadvantaged. The R2.5m breakdown is as follows;

(i) and (ii)

In 2017 no funds were received

In 2018 an amount of R1.5m was received for Project 96809 which covered the following;

• Rural Facility upgrades – Fort Hare University, Alice; Rabana Primary, NWP.
• Women Cricket Advancement – Equipment.
• Funding assistance to Disability Cricket Sector – National Cricket Weeks Education via Mindset TV – Hubs’ Progammes: Iqakamba broadcasts.

BUDGET LINE ITEM ( in line with Annexure A)	EXPENDITURE ITEMS
1. Accommodation	28 000.00
2. Car Hire	9 600.00
3. Cricket equipment	500 000.00
4. Ed: Mindset	189 600.00
5. Field Upgrades UFH	70 000.00
6. Net Upgrades (Rural)	300 000.00
7. SA Blind Cricket	120 000.00
8. SA Deaf Cricket	120 000.00
9. SASA Intellectually Impaired	120 000.00
TOTAL	R1,500,000.00

In 2019 an amount of R1,0m was received for Project M12946

• The funds were earmarked for the Advancement of Females’ in Cricket

BUDGET LINE ITEM	EXPENDITURE ITEMS
1. Clothing for Teams	R165,919.72
2. Hosting Fee (Tshwane & Cape Town)	R292,267.50
3. Accommodation	R453,744.55
4. Flights	R193,000.00
5. Meal Allowance for Supper	R49,000.00
6. Pitch Vision (Live stream of matches)	R18,930.00
7. Coach Bus	R44,610.00
8. Catering for Launch	R115,162.50
9. Deco for Launch	R34,654.56
TOTAL	R1,367,288.83

In 2020 no funds were received.

Reply:

1. The Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA) has always been managed as an independent institution from DSAC given the manner in which it was formed and registered. The Companies Act provides for the business and affairs of a company to be managed by, or under, the direction of its board and the Act also puts a legal duty to Directors to keep company records. While DSAC facilitated the handing over of CCIFSA from the previous leadership, we were also mindful of the independence of the structure hence CCIFSA is not part of our declared institution and therefor did not attend the meetings of the parties to check what exactly items are being handed over, we are aware that the handover process from the previous leadership to the current CCIFSA leadership was conducted.

2. Yes, we found that the audited financial statements were satisfactory. As you are aware, the Companies Act requires all financial statements to be prepared in accordance with a particular framework, also referred to broadly as accounting standards or financial reporting standards.

As part of the requirement, independent auditors using a framework of generally accepted auditing standards which set out the manner in which audit is conducted should evaluate financial statements. The auditors are responsible for expressing an opinion indicating that reasonable assurance has been obtained that the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and that they are fairly presented in accordance with the relevant accounting standards.

According to the information presented, this was the case with CCIFSA and based on the auditors’ opinion, the financial statements presented fairly, in all material respects. It is upon this independent judgement that we found the statements to be satisfactory.

Reply:

In its response CSA indicated the following;

1. CSA launched a Social Justice and Nation Building (SJN) process, headed by Adv Dumisa Ntsebeza SC (Office of the Transformation Ombudsman – OTO). Part of the process has included having public hearings where different individuals and stakeholders made oral and written submissions. CSA supports this independent process and is eagerly awaiting the report and its recommendations that will help cricket with its healing process, redress and contribute to social cohesion and nation building. Reform and transformation remain non-negotiable as a means of correcting historical imbalances.

(a) CSA expects to receive the report from the OTO by end of November 2021.

2. The Board did engage Mr Nkwe and was rightfully concerned by what he had to say.

(a) As a result, a Board Task Team has been formed to do a fact-finding exercise and engage with the Team (players and management) and all other relevant stakeholders. On completion of this exercise, the Task Team will report to the Board and based on their conclusion, the matter will be addressed as a matter of urgency.

Reply:

The provision of Sports facilities is the constitutional responsibility of Local Government. Be that as it may, through the intervention of  the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, the following Municipalities in Sekhukhune District were recommended to benefit from  the ring-fenced MIG allocation: 2016/17 Elias Motswaledi LM benefited R10 000 000 (10 Million Rands) for upgrading of Tlogotlou Stadium and the project is completed and was handed over by the former Minister Xasa.

In 2017/18 Ephraim Mogale LM was allocated R10 832 00.00 (Ten, eight million rands) for construction of Leeufontein sports ground the project is at practical completion stage.

In 2018/19 Makhuduthamaga LM benefitted R5 125 000 .00 (five, one million rands) for construction of Moroangoato Sport Ground and the project is completed.

2021/22 Fetakgomo Tubatse LM is currently benefiting R10 000 000 (Ten million rands) for upgrading of the following sports facilities (Motodi, Mopodille, Orghstad, Fetakgomo, Kgopane, Fadingwana, Nchabeleng Stadium, and Strydikraal) project is at procurement stage and will be completed June 2022 of the 2021/22 financial year. Selection of site/location is done and finalised by the municipality linking it to their IDP

Reply:

1. (a) The time frame for the Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Committee is 3 years, which can be renewable for another 3-year term as provided for in the Audit and Risk Committee.

(b)The Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Committee has served for a period of 5 years, and he is serving his second and final term.

(c) He was re-appointed unanimously by Council in its meeting held on 14 June 2019, after his effectiveness, independence and objectivity was evaluated by the Chairperson of Council.

2. There is no legal requirement to advertise the position every three years. The Charter states the term of office (3 years) and indicates that the Accounting Authority may renew the contract once, which is to a maximum of 6 years. In exceptional circumstance where a member has resigned, died or automatically terminated, the position may then be advertised only if there is no prospective substitute member.

3. As stated above, the Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Committee is serving his second and final term. It is not good governance for a Chairperson of any Institution to serve over the prescribed term of office and the Charter does not allow for such. PACOFS applies the principles of KING IV to advance effective and excellent corporate leadership.

4. The current Chairperson is not a government employee at Treasury Northern Cape. He is compensated for being a Chairperson of Audit and Risk Committee according to rates determined by the National Treasury and approved PACOFS remuneration policy.

5. No, the institution has not received a clean audit under the leadership of the current Audit & Risk Committee Chairperson. Noteworthy is that the current Chairperson joined PACOFS in 2016 after it received a disclaimer of opinion in the financial period 2015/16. Under his leadership and active oversight role, he has since steered the institution to obtain an unqualified audit opinion in the period 2020/2021, a significant improvement worth noting since the past three financial period.

(b) The Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Committee has no role to play in the implementation of the recommendations of the Morar Investigation report, as it is Council’s responsibility to implement the recommendations of the report.

Reply:

The Tana Baru Muslim Cemetery is managed by a private entity (The Tana Baru Trust) and as such do not receive any direct financial support from the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.

The Tana Baru Muslim Cemetery falls under the conservation framework laid out in Section 27 of the National Heritage Resources Act (Act 25 of 1999). This ensures that the site will receive support in terms of conservation and protection from SAHRA

Reply:

1. The Department was not aware of any agreement between the Department of Trade and Industry with SAMIC.

This challenge is largely due to the lack of a centralised Government wide database of defaulting beneficiaries, so that we are able to identify and isolate them until they comply with all prescripts of the contracts without fail.

SAMIC is national, legal and autonomous body, comprised of members from music industry organisations that represent different constituencies. It is the sole voice and umbrella body for the entire South African music industry role-players, Established in 2014. The South African Music Industry Council (SAMIC) aims to transform protect and preserve the South African music market, assets and legacy.

a) The Department agreed to fund the recent SAMIC Conference held in April 2021. The decision by the Department to provide financial support was due to the following:

• The fragmentation within the arts and culture sector has contributed to its underdevelopment in terms of unified policy development and direction.
• The sector has not realised its full potential to effectively contribute to social development and initiative
• The music industry in particular has evolve as a result of fourth industrial revolution and its impact has affected the South African music industry,
• The legislative framework governing the music industry is out dated and requires to be updated in order to respond to the demands of the digitalisation in the industry.

The initiative by SAMIC to position itself as an umbrella body within the music industry is commendable and it is in line with the overall mandate of the Department.

b) SAMIC approached the Department requesting funding to host a national conference in January 2021 and provided a project proposal, a compliancy documents namely; company registration, tax certificate, entity form with a certified bank stamp,

2. The Department is able to provide all documents received from SAMIC,

a) The Department funded SAmic with the Registration Number: 150-953 NPO. -Registered in terms of the Non-profit Organisation Act, 1997, Act no 71 and we are not aware of another SAMIC formed in 2015.

b) Attached as (Annexure A) are documents received from SAMIC as per the question request.

 

Reply:

(i) There was no Facebook meeting held on the 3 March 2021 involving any the Chairperson or any Member of Council . The NAC held two weekly Industry briefings on the 24th February and the 5th March 2021 respectively during the period mentioned.

(ii) Yes, there are Arts and Culture Industry practitioners who serve on the NAC Council whom are employed by organisations that applied for PESP funding prior to their appointment to Council.

(1).

a) All PESP applications were adjudicated by independent panel of experts prior to the commencement of the term of this Council before the 30 December 2020. The New Council commenced on the 1st January 2021 and found all respective applications already adjudicated and approved by the adjudication panels.

b) A list of the organizations that applied that employ the Council Members is attached below (*Please note that no member applied in their personal capacity*):

Project Number	Organisation name and Project Name	Lead Applicant name	Amount Applied for	Amount Approved /Declined	Declaration of Interest Received
1.	BAT Centre Trust - Open Call	Nontsikelelo Ngqakayi	R 275 000	Not funded. Second application	YES
2.	Federation of Community Arts Centre KZN	Samukelisiwe Dlamini	R 1 941 076	Declined	YES
3.	Zikmo Consultants – Kapa Bokone Music and Cultural Festival	Zikie Molusi	R 4 350 000	Application withdrawn. (Council Member did not declare his interest)	Not Received, Council Member did not declare his application during 5 meetings he Chaired, which led to the Council suspending him and referring his matter to the Ministers office
4.	Durban Music School – Skills development Programme	Kim Mathews	R 608 000	R414 010,00	YES
5.	Durban Music School – Ignite a Flame	Kim Mathews	R 995 000	R 174 320	YES
6	Cape Town Opera -Monteverdi Vespers	Jade Lewis	R 500 000	R 500 000	YES
7.	Cape Town Opera – Singing for sustainability	Lize Coetzer	R 496 000	R337 745,00	YES
8.	BAT Centre Trust - Open Call	Nontsikelelo Ngqakayi	R 400 780	R151 780,17	YES
9.	Afrocentric Talent Agency (Pty) Ltd – Giya M’aFrika Giya	Dr Sipho Sithole	R 3 518 828	R 1 089 500	YES
10.	BAT Centre Trust – 2021 Project Plan	Xolani Sithole	R 3 000 000	R 435 800	YES
11.	Federation of Community Arts Centre KZN	Samukelisiwe Dlamini	R 1 941 076	Declined	YES

(2) (a) i. Members of Council organizations applied on the basis of a funding call for PESP which was advertised on the 30 October 2020. Long before their appointment to serve on NAC Council was confirmed.

ii. The funding guidelines were broadly advertised on various media platforms, consultative processes done via zoom sessions and on the Grant Management System (GMS). The call was open to both individuals and formally registered organizations, institutions and groups active within the Arts, Culture and Heritage sector for the purposes of job retention wage subsidies in Stream 1 and for the creation of new work opportunities in Stream 2.

iii. In addition, the PESP is an initiative of government that is meant to benefit ALL South Africans by creating and/or retaining work opportunities to all practitioners in the sector that have been severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

iii.Their applications were adjudicated prior to their commencement to serve on NAC Council.

(b) Please refer to the table for how much each organisation applied for.

(c ) The total amount recommended for approval for the organisations that employ Council Members affected is R3,103155, 17.

(3). Council members are remunerated as per Treasury Guidelines. They are not paid a salary but receive an honorarium per sitting, preparation and are reimbursed for any costs incurred while undertaking any other approved work on behalf Council. The honoraria is paid as follows:

Chairperson – R 3 888 for sitting fee and R 3 888 for preparation fee;

Vice Chairperson – R 3 738 for sitting fee and R 3 738 for preparation fee and Members - R 2 382 for sitting fee and R 2 382 for preparation fee.

Reply:

The DSAC is not responsible for a cost Geographical name changes in the provinces. The provincial and local spheres of government are in the position to respond to that.

NO	NEW NAME	PREVIOUS NAME	PROVINCE/	FEATURE	DATE GAZETTED
	Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport	Change of name from Port Elizabeth Airport	Eastern Cape	Airport	22 February 2021
	Chisirha	Correction of spelling from Cisirat)	Eastern Cape	Village	22 February 2021
	Chizele	Correction of spelling from Cizele	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 February 2021
	Dontsa	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 February 2021
	Gqeberha	Change of name from Port Elizabeth	Eastern Cape	City	22 February 2021
	Kariega	Change of name from Uitenhage	Eastern Cape	City	22 February 2021
	Khohlombeni	Change of name from Mfabantu	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement/Village	22 February 2021
	King Phalo Airport	Change of name from East London Airport	Eastern Cape	Airport	22 February 2021
	Kom	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Village	22 February 2021
	KwaNyezi	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Village	22 February 2021
	Lotha	correction of spelling from Lota	Eastern Cape	Village	22 February 2021
	Luxeni	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 February 2021
	Mantshilibeni	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 February 2021
	Mnyameni	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Village	22 February 2021
	Mphetshwa	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Village	22 February 2021
	Ngqayi	Change of name from Katkop	Eastern Cape	Village	22 February 2021
	Nongqulana Mountain	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Mountain	22 February 2021
	Ntabozuko	Change of name from Berlin	Eastern Cape	Town	22 February 2021
	Nqanqarhu	Change of name from MaClear Town	Eastern Cape	Town	22 February 2021
	Nyandeni	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Village	22 February 2021
	Pholela	Existing name registration)	Eastern Cape	Village	22 February 2021
	Pirie Mission	Correction of spelling from Pierie Mission	Eastern Cape	Village	22 February 2021
	Qonce	(Change of name from King William’s Town)	Eastern Cape	Village	22 February 2021
	Amathole Mountains	(correction of spelling from Amatola	Eastern Cape	Mountain	23 March 2020
	Bumbane	Existing name registration)	Eastern Cape	Village	23 March 2020
	Cildarha	Correction of spelling from Cildara	Eastern Cape	Village	23 March 2020
	Dayimane	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Village	23 March 2020
	EmaTolweni	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	23 March 2020
	Ezingcuka	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Village	23 March 2020
	Gxulu	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	River	23 March 2020
	Marhubeni	Correction of spelling from Marubeni	Eastern Cape	Village	23 March 2020
	Mbuthweni	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Village	23 March 2020
	Mhuku	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Village	23 March 2020
	Qhankqu	Correction of spelling from Qanqu	Eastern Cape	Village	23 March 2020
	Sihlabeni	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	23 March 2020
	Zithathele	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Village	23 March 2020
	Chatha	correction of spelling from Cata	Eastern Cape	Village	22 Mach 2019
	Chefane	Correction of spelling from Cefane	Eastern Cape	River	22 March 2019
	EmaBheleni	Correction of spelling from EmaBeleni	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 March 2019
	Bompass	Registration of a new name	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 March 2019
	Gwili-gwili	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 March 2019
	Khubusi	Correction of spelling from Kubusi	Eastern Cape	River	22 March 2019
	KwaNxakwe	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Dam	22 March 2019
	Kwelerha	Correction of spelling from Kwelera	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Khwenxurha	Correction of spelling from Kwenxurha	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Lenye	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 March 2019
	Lusasa	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Lusizini	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Luqhoqhweni	correction of spelling from Luqoqhweni	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Mangqukela	Registration of a long standing name be registered	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Makhazi	Correction of spelling from Makazi	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Mbholompo	Correction of spelling from Mbolompo	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Mbhongweni	Correction of spelling from Mbongweni	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Mqhekezweni	Correction of spelling from Mqekezweni	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Masincedane	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Magrangxeni	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Mnyameni Dam	Long existing name to be registered	Eastern Cape	Dam	22 March 2019
	Mthwaku	(Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Mpethu	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Hill	22 March 2019
	Mpintsho	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Stream	22 March 2019
	Mchantsi	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	River	22 March 2019
	Mqukwana	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 March 2019
	Mpheko	Correction of name from Mpeko	Eastern Cape	Forest	22 March 2019
	Mvulane Dam	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Dam	22 March 2019
	Mzwini	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Forest	22 March 2019
	Ncalukeni	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Ndlovini	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 March 2019
	Ngculu	Correction of spelling from Nculu	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 March 2019
	Ngobozana	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 March 2019
	Ngqumeya	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	River	22 March 2019
	Ngwevana	Correction of spelling from Gwevana	Eastern Cape	River	22 March 2019
	Ngxalawe	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Ngxingxolo	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Nomngxiki	Correction of spelling from Nomgxeki	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Phumlani	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 March 2019
	Qumrha River	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	River	22 March 2019
	Quko	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape Eastern Cape	River	22 March 2019
	Sihlitho	Correction of spelling from Sihlito)		Village	22 March 2019
	Sotho	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Sithebe)	(Correction of spelling from Sitebe	Eastern Cape	Administrative Area	22 March 2019
	Sithungu	Correction of spelling from Situngu)	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Thembalethu	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Township	22 March 2019
	Tshoxa	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Town	22 March 2019
	Tyhalarha	Correction of spelling from Tyhalara)	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Xesi River	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	River	22 March 2019
	Xhongorha	Correction of spelling from Xhongora)	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Zanyokwe	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Hamakete-kete	correction of spelling from Ketekete	Eastern Cape.	Settlement	22 MARCH 2018
	Khanya	change of name from Khalazembe	Eastern Cape.	Settlement	22 MARCH 2018
	Linga Diko	change of name from Kaffirskraal	Eastern Cape.	Settlement	22 MARCH 2018
	Sahlulo Chithwa		Eastern Cape.	Settlement	22 MARCH 2018
	Makhanda	change of name from Grahamstown	Eastern Cape.	Town	29 JUNE 2018
	Nompukane	Official registration of a name	Eastern Cape	Mountain	30 JUNE 2017
	Hamakete-teke	Correction of spelling from “Kete-kete”	Eastern Cape	Administrative area	30 JUNE 2017
	Simakamaka	Official registration of a name	Eastern Cape	Mountain	30 JUNE 2017
	Qumrha	Correction of spelling from Komgha	Eastern Cape	River	30 JUNE 2017
	Cacadu	Change of name from Lady Frere	Eastern Cape	Town	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Chris Hani Bridge	Change of name from Thornhill Bridge	Eastern Cape	Bridge	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	EmaZizini Dam	registration of a long standing of name	Eastern Cape	Dam	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eSinqumeni Dam	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Dam	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eZiflarheni	Official Registration	Eastern Cape	Valley	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	ILiwa Lamaxhalanga	Registration of a name	Eastern Cape	Cliff	09 FEBRUARY 2016
I	ILiwa leRhini	Official registration	Eastern Cape	Cliff	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	imbazamasinga	Registration of a name	Eastern Cape	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	iGgorha	Registration of a name	Eastern Cape	Stream	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	ISigingqi sikamhala	Registration of a name	Eastern Cape	hill	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	IntabakaXesibe	Official registration	Eastern Cape	hill	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	intabayeSwekile	Official registration	Eastern Cape	hill	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Komani	Change of name from Queenstown	Eastern Cape	Town	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Khwowa	Change of name from Elliot	Eastern Cape	Town	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	KwaBhanca	Change of name from Mount Frere	Eastern Cape	Town	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	lengwayo	Official registration of a name	Eastern Cape	Well	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Masizakhe	Correction of spelling from Umasizakhane	Eastern Cape	Township	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	MaXesibeni	Change of name from Mount Ayliff	Eastern Cape	Town	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Mchantsi	Correction of spelling from Mkantsi	Eastern Cape	River	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Msulungwana	Registration of a name	Eastern Cape	Hill	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Mzintlava	Correction of corrupted form of language	Eastern Cape	River	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Nkciyo	Change of name from ngciyo	Eastern Cape	River	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Ngculu	Correction of spelling from Nculu	Eastern Cape	River	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Ngwevana	Correction of spelling from Gwevana	Eastern Cape	River	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Ngoqo Dam	Registration of long standing name	Eastern Cape	Dam	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Iphungela Hill	Registration of a name	Eastern Cape	Hill	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Qwanti	Correction of spelling Quanti	Eastern Cape	River	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Mankazana	Dam registration of long standing	Eastern Cape	Dam	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Rholihlahla Residence	change of name from Silver City and Ext 7	Eastern Cape	Settlement	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Rhwantsini	registration of new name	Eastern Cape	Dam	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Rekhuditse ()	change of name from Mandela	Eastern Cape	Settlement	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Xonxa	change of name from White Kei River	Eastern Cape	River	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Xolani	change of name from Smith Location	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Umjilo	change of name from Jimmy	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Thembisile	change of name from Lloyd Location	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Sotho	Correction of spelling from Soto	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Sithungu	correction of spelling from Situngu	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Ntsikana	correction of spelling from Tsinikane	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Nontongwana	change of name from Maarsdorp	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Ngquthu	correction of spelling from Ngqutu	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Ngcwengxa	change of name from Kat River	Eastern Cape	River	17 JUNE 2016
	Ngcabasa	Official registration of a name	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Makhazi	correction of spelling from Makazi	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement and River	17 JUNE 2016
	KwaNcaza	change of name from Readsdale	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	KwaDlomo Dam	change of name from Sharpeville Dam	Eastern Cape	Dam	17 JUNE 2016
	Gangqeni	change of name from Phillipton	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Khwenxurha	correction of orthography from Kwenxura	Eastern Cape	Administrative area (i.e. conglomeration of human settlements	17 JUNE 2016
	eMabhofolweni (change of name from Woodlands	A Human Settlement in Ngqushwa Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Diphini	correction of orthography from Dipini	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Dikeni	change of name from Alice	Eastern Cape	Town, Post Office and Railway Station	17 JUNE 2016
	Bhulurha	correction of spelling from Bulugha	Eastern Cape	River	17 JUNE 2016
	Bhola	correction of spelling from Bola)	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Sinqobile	Registration of an existing name	Gauteng	suburb	30 JUNE 2017
	Boiketlong	change of name from Serope Seyabenye	Gauteng	Township	17 JUNE 2016
	Dlamini	correction of spelling from Dhlamini	Gauteng	Township	17 JUNE 2016
	eMkhathini	correction of spelling from Emkatini	Gauteng	Location	17 JUNE 2016
	Emndeni	correction of orthography from Emdeni	Gauteng	Township	17 JUNE 2016
	Esiphethweni (correction of orthography from Isiphethweni)	correction of orthography from Isiphethweni	Gauteng	Location	17 JUNE 2016
	Ironside	change of name from Ironyside	Gauteng	Dam	17 JUNE 2016
	Khayalami	correction of spelling from Kyalami	Gauteng	Township	17 JUNE 2016
	Kgatlamping	correction of orthography from Khatamping	Gauteng	Township	17 JUNE 2016
	Khaya sands	correction of orthographyfrom Kaya Sands	Gauteng	Township	17 JUNE 2016
	KwaMpanza	correction of spelling from Mampinja	Gauteng	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Kwanele	correction of spelling from Kwenele	Gauteng	Location	17 JUNE 2016
	Leeupan	correction of orthography from Leewpan	Gauteng	Location	17 JUNE 2016
	Skilpaddam	correction of orthography from Skilpad	Gauteng	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Skhosana	correction of orthography from Skozana	Gauteng	Location	17 JUNE 2016
	Sophiatown	change of name from Triomph	Gauteng	Suburb	17 JUNE 2016
	Spaarpwater	Correction of spelling from Sparwater	Gauteng	Location	17 JUNE 2016
	Thembisa	correction of orthography Tembisa	Gauteng	Location	17 JUNE 2016
	Thokoza	Correction of orthography from Tokoza	Gauteng	Location	17 JUNE 2016
	Thulani Park	change of name from Snake Park	Gauteng	Location	17 JUNE 2016
	Tsakani	correction of spelling from Tsakane	Gauteng	Location	17 JUNE 2016
	Tswelepole	Correction of orthographyfrom Tswelapele	Gauteng	Location	17 JUNE 2016
	Thulisa Park	correction of spelling from Tulisa	Gauteng	Township	17 JUNE 2016
	Vuyo	correction of orthography from Vivo	Gauteng	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Zonkizizwe	correction of spelling Zonkezizwe	Gauteng	Location	17 JUNE 2016
	Chamdor	registration of an existing name	Gauteng	Human Settlement	10 OCTOBER 2016
	iThembalethu	Correction of orthography from Ethembalethu	Gauteng	Human Settlement	10 OCTOBER 2016
	Luipaardsvlie	Correction of orthography from Luipadsvlei	Gauteng	Human Settlement	10 OCTOBER 2016
	Malatsi	Correction of orthography from Malatjie	Gauteng	Human Settlement	10 OCTOBER 2016
	Munsieville	Correction of orthography from Munsienville	Gauteng	Human Settlement	10 OCTOBER 2016
	Rantedal	Correction of orthography from Rent-endal	Gauteng	Human Settlement	10 OCTOBER 2016
	Rietvallei	existing name to be registered	Gauteng	Human Settlement	10 OCTOBER 2016
	Suikerbosfontein	Correction of orthography from Zuikerboschfontien	Gauteng	Human Settlement	10 OCTOBER 2016
	Tswelopele	Correction of orthography from Tswelapele	Gauteng	Township	10 OCTOBER 2016
	Tudor Shaft	Change of name from Dunusa	Gauteng	Human Settlement	10 OCTOBER 2016
	eCelakubani	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Village	30 JUNE 2017
	eMthavuna	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Village	30 JUNE 2017
	eNkonjaneni	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Fountain	30 JUNE 2017
	iJozini	Correction of spelling from Jozini)	KZN	Dam	30 JUNE 2017
	iNkiwane	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Mountain	30 JUNE 2017
	iNtonga	Name to be registered	KZN	River	30 JUNE 2017
	iSibandlana	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Mountain	30 JUNE 2017
	iThuvukazi	Name to be registered	KZN	River	30 JUNE 2017
	KwaNikwe	Name to be registered	KZN	Village	30 JUNE 2017
	KwaShibe	Name to be registered	KZN	Village	30 JUNE 2017
	uCwele	Name to be registered	KZN	Mountain	30 JUNE 2017
	uDingindawo	Name to be registered	KZN	Mountain	30 JUNE 2017
	uGonya	Registration of an existing name	KZN	River	30 JUNE 2017
	uMabhumaneni	Registration of an existing name	KZN	River	30 JUNE 2017
	uMzimkhulwana	Name to be registered	KZN	River	30 JUNE 2017
	uNdende	Registration of an existing name	KZN	River	30 JUNE 2017
	uNtabingashi	Name to be registered	KZN	Mountain	30 JUNE 2017
	uNyokeni	Registration of an existing name	KZN	River	30 JUNE 2017
	uSipholi	Name to be registered	KZN	Mountain	30 JUNE 2017
	uSikhaleni	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Mountain	30 JUNE 2017
	uQongwane	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Mountain	30 JUNE 2017
	eMthonjaneni	Change of name Melomoth	KZN	Town	15 DECEMBER 2017
	eMhlangeni	Change of name from Ezitendeni	KZN	Village	15 DECEMBER 2017
	eNgoleleni	Change of name from oHlongeni	KZN	Village	15 DECEMBER 2017
	iMahlungulu	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Mountain	15 DECEMBER 2017
	iNzalu	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Mountain	15 DECEMBER 2017
	iQurha	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	River	15 DECEMBER 2017
	iSinyazi	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	River	15 DECEMBER 2017
	uMhulanja	Registration of an existing name	KZN	River	15 DECEMBER 2017
	uMabhuqandlela	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Mountain	15 DECEMBER 2017
	uMgubho	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Mountain	15 DECEMBER 2017
	uMabhengwane	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Mountain	15 DECEMBER 2017
	uMadwaleni	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	River	15 DECEMBER 2017
	uNhliziyonkulu	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Forest	15 DECEMBER 2017
	uNgwaleni	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	River	15 DECEMBER 2017
	uSidada	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Mountain	15 DECEMBER 2017
	uYini	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	River	15 DECEMBER 2017
59.	eFahla		KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016.
60.	uFahla		KZN	Mountain	09 FEBRUARY 2016
61.	eMagovini	Registration of a long standing of name	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
62.	eMagovini	Registration of a long standing of name	KZN	Forest	09 FEBRUARY 2016
63.	eMafikeni	Registration of a long standing of name	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
64.	eMahhukwini	change of name from Doornhoek	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
65.	eMakhasaneni	correction of spelling from Makhasaneni	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
66.	eMankonjane	registration of a long standing of name	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
67.	eManzawayo	correction of orthography from Manzawayo	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
68.	iManzawayo	correction of spelling from Manzawayo Natal	KZN	Stream	09 FEBRUARY 2016
69.	eMaphinini	correction of spelling from Phinini	KZN	Stream	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eMibuzweni	change of name from Kirkintulloch	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eMkhindini	correction of spelling from Mkhindini	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eMcakeni	registration of a long existing name	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eMhlosingeni	registration of a long existing name	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eMhlwaneni	Change of name from Drifontein	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eMthinemide	correction of spelling from Mthinomude	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eMtiwe	registration of a long existing name)	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eMunywini	Registration of name	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eNhlanomkhize	registration of name	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eNkwenkwe	correction of spelling from Nkwenkwe	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	iNkwenkwe	correction of spelling from Nkwenkwe	KZN	Mountain	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eNkuthu	change of name from Kleinfontein	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eNtantane	change of name from Watershed	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	ePhondweni	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Ford	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eShayamoya	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eShiyabazali	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eThembeni	Correction of spelling from Entembeni.	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eSigodini	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Ford	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	EZakheni	correction of spelling from eZakheni	KZN	Post Office	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eZikhonkwaneni	change of name from Rooderpoort	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eZimpisini	registration of name	KZN	Forest	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eZimpisini	registration of a long standing of name	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eZintombini	registration of a long standing of name	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eZinyokeni	registration of name	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eZingulubeni	registration of a long standing of name	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	iKubafazini	registration of a long standing of name	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	iBiva	Registration of a long standing of name .	KZN	Forest	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	iBhukubhuku	registration of a long standing of name .	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	KwaCongco	correction of spelling from Gcongco	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	KwaGina	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	KwaNtababomvu	change of name from Skoeman	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Kwa-Welcome	Correction of orthography and registration of a name	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Margate Retirement village	change of name from Village of Happiness	KZN	Post Office	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Ndakheni	correction of spelling		Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uBhodweni	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uBusobubi	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Forest	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uGadlabeza	Registration of a long standing name .	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uHlanjana	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Fountain	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uKhungwana	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uMagwazithonga	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uMchamomanzi	Registration of a long standing name.	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uMemfu	correction of spelling from Memfu	KZN	Mountain	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uMhlabane	registration of long standing name .	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uMhlabane	registration of long standing name	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uMhlabane	registration of long standing name	KZN	Forest	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uMphosazembe	Correction of spelling from Mphosazembe	KZN	Stream	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uMlonyeni	registration of long standing name	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uMgubulundwane	registration of long standing name	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uNcibidwane	registration of long standing name	KZN	Stream	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Unsonge	correction of orthography from Insonge	KZN	River	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uNomatasi ()	A Lake in uMkhanyakude District Municipality in KwaZulu Natal	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eMakinatini	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Human Settlement	10 OCTOBER 2016
	eMboza	existing name to be registered	KZN	Village	10 OCTOBER 2016
	eZigodini	existing name to be registered	KZN	lake	10 OCTOBER 2016
	eSiphondweni	existing name to be registered	KZN	Human Settlement	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uBhulabhula	existing name to be registered	KZN	Plain	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uKhwethe	existing name to be registered	KZN	Stream	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uKhwici	existing name to be registered	KZN	Stream	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uSikhunyana	existing name to be registered	KZN	Forest	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uMagalela	existing name to be registered	KZN	Human Settlement	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uMacambela	existing name to be registered	KZN	Stream	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uMagcwalangenkung	existing name to be registered	KZN	Lake	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uMaguzu	existing name to be registered	KZN	Lake	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uMgxamu	existing name to be registered	KZN	Lake	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uMphondo	existing name to be registered	KZN	Lake	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uNdamukane	existing name to be registered	KZN	Lake	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uNtabende	existing name to be registered	KZN	Mountain	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uPhoko	existing name to be registered	KZN	Lake	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uZigwenu	existing name to be registered	KZN	Lake	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uZinyane	existing name to be registered	KZN	Lake	10 OCTOBER 2016
	eHlokohloko	existing name to be registered	KZN	Village	09 DECEMBER 2016
	eMahlaleni	existing name to be registered	KZN	Human Settlement	09 DECEMBER 2016
	eMkhayane	existing name to be registered	KZN	Village	09 DECEMBER 2016
	eMlobaneni	existing name to be registered	KZN	Village	09 DECEMBER 2016
	eMseshana	existing name to be registered	KZN	Human Settlement	09 DECEMBER 2016
	eSigqushu	existing name to be registered	KZN	Human Settlement	09 DECEMBER 2016
	iNgweni	existing name to be registered	KZN	uMkhanyakude	09 DECEMBER 2016
	KwaMadonela	existing name to be registered	KZN	Village	09 DECEMBER 2016
	U-Anyanisi	Registration of An existing name	KZN	Forest	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uDabukane	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Lake	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uMakhongolo	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Stream	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uMalomba	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Forest	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uMamunyela	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Forest	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uMaphuphu	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Lake	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uMatshane	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Lake	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uMhholomba	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Forest	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uMhlanzela	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Lake	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uMkhuhlwana	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Lake	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uMphuma	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Lake	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uNomatshe	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Lake	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uNtinini	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Lake	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uShumbu	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Lake	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uSigquluba	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Hill	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uSihosha	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Fountain	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uSikhumba	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Lake	09 DECEMBER 2016
	eHlanganani	Change of name from Prospect Farm	Mpumalanga	Settlement	24 DECEMBER 2018
	eSiyasebenza	Long existing name to be registered	Mpumalanga	Settlement	24 DECEMBER 2018
	eSukumani	Change of name from Tafelhoek 1	Mpumalanga	Settlement	24 DECEMBER 2018
	eThuthukani	Change of name from Tweefelhoek	Mpumalanga	Settlement	24 DECEMBER 2018
	eZamokuhle	Long existing name to be registered	Mpumalanga	Settlement	24 DECEMBER 2018
	Bumbanani	Registration of a long standing name	Mpumalanga	Settlement	27 DECEMBER 2019
	eMvelo	Change of name from Amsterdam	Mpumalanga	Settlement	27 DECEMBER 2019
	Insephe	Correction of spelling from Iswepe	Mpumalanga	Settlement	27 DECEMBER 2019
	Entuthukweni	Change of name from kwaggafontein	Mpumalanga	Settlement	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Joana Jiyane	Official registration	Mpumalanga	Settlement	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Mthunjwa (E)	change of name from Kwaggafontein	Mpumalanga	Settlement	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Sesakhile	change of name from Tweefontein Portion 540 220-JR ga	Mpumalanga	Village	09 September 2016
	Thokozani	change of name from Tweefontein M (Portion 170) 22 JR	Mpumalanga	Settlement	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Thoko Mabhena	change of name from Embalenhle Extension 18	Mpumalanga	Settlement	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Thuli Fakude	change of name from Leandra	Mpumalanga	Settlement	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Rametsi Country Estate	New Name	North West	Township	09 DECEMBER 2016
	Bushbuck Hills Game Farm	Registration of a new township name	North West	Township	20 September 2019
	George Dick Montshioa Airport	Change of name from Mafikeng Airport/Mmabatho Airport	North West	Airport	15 DECEMBER 2017
	Kgangkgang	Change of name from Klipan	North West	Human Settlement	09 DECEMBER 2016
	Lokotsi	Change of name from Nooitgedacht	North West	Human Settlement	09 DECEMBER 2016
	Mararampe	Change of name from Heefers Lust	North West	Human Settlement	09 DECEMBER 2016
	Dithakwaneng	Registration of a new township name	North West	Village	20 September 2019
	Tesselaarsdal	Correction of spelling from Teslaarsdal	Western Cape	Human Settlement	09 DECEMBER 2016
	Dorha Dam	change of name from Rockview	Western Cape	Dam	17 JUNE 2016
	Bo-Kaap	change of name from Schotchekloof	Western Cape	Suburb	10 OCTOBER 2016
	District Six	Change of name from Zonnebloem	Western Cape	Suburb	17 December 2019

 

Reply:

1. Due to the integration process of the two formerly separate Departments; that is Department of Sport and Recreation and the Department Arts and Culture. The collation of information and integration of the information is taking longer than anticipated. Once the process is done and information verified we will forward to the Honourable Member.

Reply:

The Department recognizes that access to participation opportunities cannot be realized without provision of sporting facilities at the community level and at the school sport which both will act as feeders. The transformation of sport requires a multi-pronged approach which has fundamentals embedded in the lower level of participation to maximize access.

Whilst recognizing that provision of sport facilities is primarily a Constitutional Responsibility of Municipalities, the Department with its limited financial resources has over the years been providing multi-sport courts particularly in schools, community gyms and play parks.

This we believe will contribute significantly in the transformation of sport in all sporting codes to reflect the demographics of our society.

Notwithstanding the fact that talent identification, athlete development and athlete preparation is the responsibility of the Federations at National. Provincial and Local Level, the Department has been implementing the Schools Sport Programme. Through the MoU with DBE, the Department has been able to fully implement its part of the MoU i.e. deliver the school sport district tournaments, assist learners to participate at the provincial and national school sport championships. Annually we assist about 2500 schools with the equipment and attire. We also provide teachers responsible for School Sport with capacity building programmes in various skills like Sport coaching, administration and first aid.

The Department also has a Club Development Programme. This programme is meant to ensure that there is a structured process to support the community leagues in the provinces which are implemented with the Sport Federations.

In addition to these interventions the Department has been implementing the Athlete Support Programme.

Athletes supported through the scientific support programme seeks to provide dedicated support to identified talented athletes identified by National Federations to reach their optimal performance.

Athletes are also supported through the Provincial Sports Academies by providing dedicated support to talented athletes who are at a provincial level with the potential of progressing to national level of the through high performance sport system.

In addition, athletes are supported through the Sports Bursary programme which targets 50 athletes a year. While the number of athletes seems to be miniscule for any meaningful impact to be made, the reality is that as new intakes enter the programme, others exit on having completed Grade 12. Support is given to athletes who have been identified by different Sport Federations during the National School Sport Championships and then placed into Sport focus schools. The support provides R100 000 per athlete per year from Grade 8-12 for 5 years. Support is provided in particular, to previously disadvantaged individuals (women and athletes with disabilities) remains critical in Governments endeavour to achieve transformation in sport.

Reply:

(1). Yes, the (NAC) National Arts Council’s Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme’s forensic investigation has terms of reference, see the attached document.

 

(2). The accounting part of the investigation is included in the Terms of reference.                                                   

Reply:

1. Details on Legal costs incurred by entities attached.

2. Details of consultant’s fees paid by entities attached.

The legal costs incurred by my department in the past three years are as follows:-

18/19                  19/20                  20/21                 

R5, 4 mill             R8, 2 mill             R3, 1 mill = Total to-date – R16, 7 mil

The reasons for legal action ranges from:

1. Breach of contract – 25 matters
2. Labour laws and regulations – 7 matters
3. Ethics and Integrity – 2 matters
4. Public Interest Matters – 10 matters
5. Damages – 6 matters
6. Intellectual Property - 1 matter

(ii) The legal costs incurred by the service of the legal representative are as in roman figure (ii) above.

(c) The amounts that have been paid are as in roman figure (ii) above.

 

Reply:

(1)(a). The Audit firm was appointed on 28 June 2021 through an open tender process.

(b). The law firm appointed is Mazars Forensic Services (Pty) Ltd.

(c). The law firm was appointed by the Council of the NAC.

(d). An open tender process was followed where a tender advert was placed on 21 May 2021 in the National Treasury e-portal and NAC website, the tender closed on 03 June 2021. Tenders received were checked for administration compliance, thereafter functionality was evaluated by the Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) the functionality criteria comprised of the following criteria: Company Experience (20 points), Capacity (25 points), Methodology (30 points) and Track record/References (25 Points), bidders needed to score a minimum of 80 points in order to be evaluated further on price and preference. Bidders who scored the minimum threshold were evaluated for price and preference, then recommendations were made to the Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC), presentations by the bidders who scored the minimum threshold of 80 points were invited to make presentations. The final recommendations were done and recommended to council for approval.

(e). Terms of reference are as outlined:-

• Determine if there were any irregularities or inconsistencies in the management, adjudication, and approval of PESP applications received from the sector,
• Determine if there is any culpability with regard to those entrusted with PESP application and administration process
• Determine if there has been gross negligence, misconduct, or dereliction of duty in respect of the CEO tasked with the management of the PESP process,
• Determine if there has been gross negligence, misconduct, or dereliction of duty in respect of the CFO tasked with the management of the PESP process,
• Determine if there has been gross negligence, misconduct, or dereliction of duty in respect of the Previous Council tasked with the management of the PESP process,
• Determine if there has been gross negligence, misconduct, or dereliction of duty in respect of the any NAC staff/ Management/ Panel Member/ Council tasked with the management of the PESP process,
• Performing a reconciliation on PESP related funds, confirming cash on hand.
• Provide a comprehensive report with recommendations for Council’s consideration and action, where possible.

(f). The NAC informed the Department that the appointment was a fair and transparent process and so when they undertake the investigation, they are an independent firm that will report to council on its findings. Council will then share the findings with the Minister.

(2). The Forensic auditors are working independently from any internal influence by the NAC officials or Council.

(3). The public will get a full report.

(4). Action will be taken on those found to be guilty.

Reply:

The Department has drawn up a Process Map; that is made up of the following Phases and Key activities and timelines:

• PHASE 1: Project Planning including setting up of a Project Management Team; workshopping of the new Council members in affected PAIs; establishment of the Joint Task Team; formulation of terms of reference; appointment of service provider (where applicable); review of applicable legislation for alignment; preparation of public notices for gazzetting: JUNE 2021 – MARCH 2022 (Step one in this Phase has started)
• PHASE 2: Councils reconfiguration processes implemented as informed by outcome of Phase 2: 4 – 6 MONTHS in 2022/23
• PHASE 3: Detailed Amalgamation process; including selection of systems, standardised policies and procedures and identification of the necessary steps to implement the amalgamation; consolidation of Stream Plans; Development and implementation of the Change Management Plan; Development and implementation of the Budget Plan; amongst others : 6 MONTHS in 2022/23
• PHASE 4: Migration to central or standardised accounting and administration systems including supply chain processes and systems; Migration to a single payroll and human resource platform; Standardisation of communication platforms including email and office automation; amongst others: 6 MONTHS in 2023/24
• PHASE 5: Benefits realisation: This will be determined by the established benefits tracking process which requires reporting on the amalgamation process including the implementation progress and the savings which have been achieved: 6 MONTHS in 2023/24

NB: - The Phases are inter-dependent therefore the projected timelines might change

Reply:

1. Costs incurred to date for

(i) Advertisements on newspapers is R42 209 19

(ii) Venues for local consultations were provided by municipalities free of charge

(iii) Honoraria paid to the Eastern Cape Provincial Geographical Names Committee is R 23 998.19

(iv) Honoraria paid to the South African Geographical Names Council for its sitting is R147 986.00.

(2) Details of consultations and dates. The Provincial Geographical Names Committee did consultations on all twenty-three names at the same meetings as follows:-

NELSON MANDELA METRO

1. 13 November 2018 Raymond Mhlaba Sports Centre.
2. 14 November 2018 Port Elizabeth City Hall.
3. 20 November 2018 Uitenhage Town Hall.
4. 21 November 2018 Chatty Community Hall.
5. 22 November 2018 Nangoza Jebe Hall.

MACLEAR

1. 27 February 2019 Town Hall.

BUFFALO CITY

1. 19 November 2010 King Williamstown Town Hall.
2. 21 November 2019 Berlin Town Hall.
3. 26 November 2019 East London City Hall.

OBJECTIONS TO THE NAME CHANGES

Objections that were received were for Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality names as community members that lodged objections argued that the processes of public consultations were inadequate, and some were unhappy with change of name of Port Elizabeth to Gqeberha. The main objections were for renaming of Port Elizabeth to Gqeberha.

The Eastern Cape Provincial Geographical Names Committee’s Objections Committee subsequently sat for Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in 2019 and found the objections to be baseless as the consultation processes were thorough and Gqeberha was for the popular choice.

In relation to Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, objection was for East London, and for East London Airport, new names were submitted being Steve Biko Airport, King Hintsa Airport and Chief Phato Airport.

The Eastern Cape Provincial Geographical Names Committee subsequently sat for Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality and processes were found to be sufficiently consulted in relation to Qonce, Ntabozuko and King Phalo Airport. However, in relation to East London, the name of Gompo was found to be problematic as there was already a settlement with that name in the city. A new name has to be agreed upon, and the ECPGNC is ceased with this task.

Reply:

(a). In the past three years my department undertook atotal of forty (40) overseas trips, i.e. 2018 - 19 trips, 2019, 18 trips and only 03 trips in 2020.

(b)-(d). See the attached report on the reasons and number of officials, accommodation roa and flight class used.

(a)(i). The number of overseas trips in the past three year undertaken by Entities reporting to me are:-

The attached spreadsheed contains details of Overseas travel by Public Entities.

Reply:

THE Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture has met with the Minister of Basic Education to review the MOU. Both Directors- General have been tasked with the review of the MOU.

The review process is underway. Consultations have taken place internally in the Department and with the colleagues at the Department of Basic Education.

A first draft that integrate all areas of the Department’s programmes that need or are executed in collaboration with the Department of Basic Education has been finalised. This is still work in progress towards further consultation within the two Departments Executive management, Provincial Departments and other stakeholders in the Sport, Arts and Culture and Education Sector.

Reply:

a) The Limpopo Creative Economy Practitioner and local services providers will be the beneficiaries as the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture will be transferring R45 000 000.00 over a period of three financial years to the Provincial Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.

b) The professional services rendered so far by the Limpopo Creative Economy Practitioners, has been in terms of conceptualization, designing, implementation and professional management of the entire construction of the Limpopo Theatre. The construction of the Theatre is expected to commence in February 2022.

c) The Provincial Department as the custodian of the project has consulted with Practitioners in the sector on the concept, design and construction of the Limpopo Theatre.

Reply:

(a). What are the processes for administering the fund?

Department administration:

The department administers the R10 million allocated to BASA for three years through a Memorandum of Agreement. R3 million was distributed in 2020/21, R5 million in 2021/22 and R2 million in 2022/23 with each amount distributed in tranches quarterly following submission of the progress report to the department. This administration is coupled with meetings with BASA and monitoring the process by the Project Manager.

As a requirement, BASA submits a detailed annual report with expenditure to the departments regarding the debut fund programme.

BASA’s administration:

1. Participation in immersion workshops and activities including submission of tasks.
2. Adjudication and selection of submissions by an external panel.
3. Announcement and communication to participants.
4. Mentorship and Participant support by Mentor/Facilitators and Provincial Liaisons (2 per province).
5. A final list of recipients whose documents have all been submitted, as well as the relevant documents for each individual is sent to the BASA Accounts department.
6. Accounts verifies that all documents have been submitted. These include: ID Copy, Proof of banking, SARS tax Registration and signed agreement.
7. A payment schedule is drawn up for each province and sent to BASA’s Finance Manager (FM) for review.
8. BASA’s FM verifies each recipient's banking details and ID numbers with the bank. Once details are verified, the payment schedule is sent to BASA’s Head of Programmes, CEO and a Board representative, usually the deputy chair or the chairperson. Each must review the schedules and sign for approval.
9. Once they have all signed, payments are then loaded and released from the bank.
10. All signed payment schedules and proof of payments are filed accordingly.

Key to note: Participants receive 70% of their grants at the beginning. They are required to participate in the activities of the next phase and to submit a report on the first tranche. Once this has been reviewed, they then receive the 30% balance. Report includes the narrative as well as the expenditure component.

(b) Who adjudicates the applications:

Participants’ applications and submissions are evaluated by an external adjudication panel. Below is a list of the diverse individuals who have assisted with applications and the submissions of tasks.

Name	Languages	Brief Profile
Tshepiso Shikwambane	Xitsonga, IsiZulu, English	Actor, director, voiceover artist. Director and co-founder of Phandicraft Active Drama
Aifheli Makhwanya	Tshivenda, Xitsonga, Sepedi, Setswana, Sesotho, English	Independent researcher and consultant for the cultural and creative industries. Managing Director of Dzanda Consulting & Events
Onthatile Ditshego	Setswana, Sepedi, Sesotho, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, English, Afrikaans, Siswati	Programme Manager at the Trevor Noah Foundation
David April	Setswana, Sepedi, Afrikaans, English	Director, teacher, choreographer, and lobbyist
Dimakatso Motholo	Sesotho, Setswana IsiZulu	Stage manager, performing artist, researcher, administrator, and project manager

(c) What is the criteria for qualifying for the fund?

Target Audience:

• Emerging artists working in all disciplines, in all provinces
• Between the ages of 18-35 years old
• Individuals from Rural/Peri-urban communities are given first preference

Applicants submit WhatsApp videos of who they are and why they want to join the Programme.

Adjudicators first check against the key requirements as per the above, including whether:

• The participant showed potential to develop further/alignment with programme objectives
• Reason(s) for wanting to join the programme
• Their ability to articulate their need for entrepreneurial /business skills and how they will utilise these skills

Access to funding within the programme:

For participants to make it to the next phase(s) of the Debut Programme and to receive funding they are required to complete all required tasks/activities in the relevant phase and then to submit a formal application for their business ideas or ventures, using the knowledge gained during the Workshops.

Criteria:

• Viability: How viable participants’ business ideas/ventures were
• Market Knowledge: How well the participant understands their market
• Finance: How well the participant understands the financial aspects of their business idea/venture
• Coherence: How coherent is the participant's overall submission?
• Translation: How well did the participant outline their business idea onto the Lean Model Canvas?

NB: Participants are required to meet the deadline in time for the adjudication.

 

Reply:

The members referred to were appointed to fill the vacancies that were created when other Council members resigned. The four Council members who were appointed to replace those that resigned were part of the process which was presided over by an independent panel. These members were interviewed in public, their names were published for public to comment, and no objections were received against them.

The names of Council members who replaced those that resigned are Ms Linda Mvanana, Ms Layla Swart, and Ms Marion Mbina-Mthembu. There is no additional legal requirement that these members’ names be published for public comments. The appointment of these members was made in terms of section 4 of the National Arts Council Act, as amended, and as such, they are not precluded from operating as Council members.

Due to the challenges of the National Arts Council and the fact that it is currently facing legal challenges, the Minister decided to appoint one additional Council member (Advocate Steve Kekana) who has legal expertise to join the Council of the National Arts Council to boost the legal capacity of Council.

Reply:

(1).   loveLife responded to indicate that having consulted the then Department of Sport and Recreation SA, the mandate of loveLife was reviewed in 2010.

From 2011, the loveLife mandate included the assistance the department in encouraging recreation at community and school level (for the schools not part of the Schools Sport Programme) by having loveLife ground-BREAKERs (youth implementers) organise sport and recreational activities that encompass youth health messaging to foster behavioural change among young people to steer them away from risky behaviour like alcohol abuse, gangsterism, violence, etc. and also encourage physical activity as a way to combat non-communicable diseases that are made worse by inactivity.

(2)(a). The strategic objectives referred to were from the inception of the organisation in 1999 to the 2010. These objectives ended with the “love to be there” campaign that was run by loveLife to encourage young people to be part of the history-making 2010 World Cup that was hosted by South Africa. A study done in 2012 shows that loveLife did achieve their strategic objective in that period which was to respond to the number of youth contracting HIV by increasing knowledge as that was what loveLife’s mandate was based on, the increased knowledge among young people about HIV, and all Sexual and Reproductive and Health related information. (SRHR)

(2)(b). The NSRP strategic outcomes advocates for the department to take a lead with regard to the implementation of the Mass Participation related programmes. As an active nation pillar, this programme is implemented together with the Federations and other NGO’s whose mandate is aligned to the strategic objectives of the department. The partnership with loveLife and NGO has been revised to ensure that it aligns to the mandate of the department. Of critical importance to this partnership, is the fact that loveLife mainly targets the Youth in school and out-of-school, to address among others, lifeskills and health and behavioural aspects. To do this they have a programme groundBREAKERS, who are themselves, young people who help deliver the programme. These groundBREAKERS, are skilled both in lifeskills and coaching, with the aim of ensuring that they can use sport to communicate positive value to the youth.

This loveLife as a strategic partner of DSAC, forms part of the NGO’s that are able to work with the Sport Stakeholders to roll-out sport and recreation activities in their centres.

Reply:

(a) & (b). Mandela Bay Theatre Complex previously known as PE Opera House has been gazetted and declared as a Cultural Institution. The declaration was signed by Minister and announced on 31 May 2021; it was then published on June 4, 2021.

Reply:

1. The Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAT) is not compensated from the MGE grant funding but the MGE Goods and Services budget. Last year’s funding was reprioritized for the Relief Funds precisely to benefit arts practitioners.

2 (a) (i) The total budget allocated to the established Ministerial Advisory Team (MAT) amounts to three million (R3 million)

(ii) To- date a total number of 28 meetings were held and a total amount of R 256,840.22 has been paid to the MAT.

b) The MAT has been in operation since end of February 2021, to date the engagements have primarily been strategizing and consulting with various stakeholders on areas of intervention that the Department will like to embark on.

To this end, a feedback session has been schedule for later in June 2021 to provide information on the developments thus far.

Reply:

No, the Mandela House is operating.

(a). The Mandela House is operating under normal trading under the management of the liquidators.

(b). Not applicable as the museum is operating.

Reply:

(a). The incomplete projects implemented through DPWI include both the Sarah Bartmann Centre of Remembrance (SBCR) and the installation of Heating Ventilation and Air- Conditioning (HVAC) at the National Archive Building.

On SBCR (Sarah Bartman Centre of Remembrance)

(i) Site was handed over to the contractor to commenced on 14 April 2014.

(ii) Project was supposed to be completed on 14 October 2016.

(a). The first contractor experienced cash flow problems early in the project. The quality of work was, on many occasions, not up to standard and therefore works had to be redone which caused delays in the construction programme.

Three strikes occurred in July, September and October 2014.These strikes related to Hankey workers requesting to be subcontracted to the project.

Unfortunately, many of the SMME’s and workers who wanted to be subcontracted did not have paperwork in place, did not want to submit quotations for the work; as well as a misunderstanding between the salaries paid to workers on building vs civil works.

In early 2015, the contractor applied for a revision of the practical date of completion. Strikes were experienced in 2017 due to the fact that the workers had not been paid their August and a portion of their September 2017 salaries. After assigning of the contract to the second contractor, work progressed. However, delays in the approval of Extension of Time applications and other Variations by DPWI contributed to further delays under a new contractor. A dispute also arose between DPWI and assigned contractor over defective work, which the latter remedied, because that defective work was only discovered after a site was handed over.

Additionally, the dispute also includes overpayment to the first contractor, and these are now being recovered or subtracted from the current contractor claims. The due date for completion has moved every year since 2014.

On HVAC project

(i) Site was handed over to the contractor to commence on the 16 January 2013.

(ii) Project was supposed to have been completed on the 17 July 2014.

a) The delays experienced were as a result of:

• Cash flow problems experienced by the contractor and this delayed progress on the project, and in 2019, main contractor decided to assign the contract to a sub-contractor subject to approval by DPWI. Unfortunately, this approval from DPWI is still outstanding since 2019, and this delay have implication on the validity of the contract, and related transaction that have to be processed. This includes payment of outstanding invoices, as such transactions must have contractual basis.
• The last Extension of Time approved was in Mach 2018, and this is also another matter that has a negative bearing to payment of some invoices, and affects cash flow and seamless implementation of the project
• The sub-contractor appointed to provide shelving was liquidated, and this led to significant delays in delivery and installation shelving facilities required for archiving. The new main contractor could not find a suitable replacement sub-contractor in the country and resorted to importation of the shelves from China.
• No budget for handling/removal of material that require specialized services.

These materials are not removed in some storerooms because approved budget was spent in full and approval of additional budget is subject to finalization of the assignment.

Reply:

The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) indicated that the budget has been updated to provide for only those costs that are essential for the delivery of Team SA to the Tokyo Games. Sponsors have been signed up and more sponsors are being engaged.

Additional costs due to the Covid-19 protocols with regards to the team travel, camp and medical services as prescribed in the Play Books published by the IOC and IPC Book has been considered and factored into the budget.

The original projected budget was R45, 000.000 but with the sponsorships, funding received and revisit to adjust for only those line items that are critical for games delivery, the budget is now well under R20, 000,000.

Reply:

(1)(a). The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee indicated that subsequent to the postponement of the Games, funds were only spent on PR and Media in relation to the Marketing of the Games e.g. 100 days to Olympic Games. The amount spent is R349, 351, 17.

Funding amounting to $60.000 has also been provided to participating National Federations that have a potential to qualify for the Games and these funds were an allocation from ANOCA in relation to athlete’s preparation. It must be noted that the procured sponsorship such as Mr Price Sport has taken care of some costs within the projected budget such as Team SA Clothing and others as SASCOC continue to procure more sponsorships. Noting measures put in place by the IOC/ IPC, Tokyo 2020 and the Japan Government towards ensuring safe Games, SASCOC has an obligation to appoint a Covid-19 Liaison Officer in the lead up to the games as per the guidelines from the Playbook. Costs have been spent in this regard.

(b). SASCOC further indicated that there has been no impact on the operational budget of the organization. However, from a games delivery perspective, particularly for Tokyo, the budget is different as follows:-

1. Additional provisions need to be made to comply with all Covid-19 protocols prescribed by the IOC/IPC. These include staggered arrival of athletes to the Village, extended camps due to quarantine requirements and the appointment of a Covid-19 Liaison Officer in the lead up to the games
2. Cost of flights may increase due to the shortest possible lay over being a priority rather than cost effectiveness.
3. Flights may be more costly than previously with some airlines not yet flying and therefore there is very little pricing competition.
4. There will be limited interaction and stay by the athletes as they will arrive just before their event and leave immediately after. The cost of maintaining the athletes at the games will therefore be reduced.
5. There has been savings on competition tickets and NOC guest’s costs due to no foreign spectators being allowed entry into Tokyo

(2). SASCOC indicated that the organization follows the directive from the IOC and IPC. The IOC and IPC are not considering a cancelation nor have they addressed contingencies for a cancellation. The Games are going ahead, albeit managed and staged differently in light of Covid-19.

(a)(b). should the games be cancelled there would be no loses as no payments have as yet been made towards the team delivery to the games. It will be a huge loss for all the sponsors and mainly the clothing ones as they commenced with design and producing clothing for Team South Africa