What (a) has he found to be the reasons for the slow pace of towns and street name changes across the Republic, particularly in the Free State and (b) measures has he taken to speed up name changes”
(a). The slow pace of change to the names of our towns, cities and streets can be attributed to many factors. The South African Geographical Names Act 118 of 1998 does not provide for government at national level to actively propose name changes as the Minister has to take decisions on names submitted to him by applicants. Local communities are prioritising service delivery matters ...
(1). What are the details of the programmes that his department has put in place to promote nation-building and reconciliation amongst all South Africans regardless of race, ethnicity and/or political persuasion.
(2). Whether he has found that the promotion and singing of songs such as Kill the Boer, kill the farmer in fact undermines nation-building and the fostering of a shared vision for the future amongst all South Africans, if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW4314E
(1). Insofar as nation-building and reconciliation do not imply preserving the inherited vestiges of the unjust society characterised by racial discrimination, repression, and flagrant violations of human rights against the majority, or ignoring the necessity of guaranteeing that race, ethnicity, and/or political persuasion is not a determining factor in the material conditions of South Africans as they did in the past, the Department of ...
(1). Who is collecting royalties due to (a) artists, (b) writers, (c) record labels and (d) publishers in the Republic.
(2). whether his department has been informed that collecting societies, each dealing with various music rights namely the (a) Recording Industry of South Africa Audio Visual (RISA RAV) for music, videos and labels, (b) Composers, Authors and Publishers Association (CAPASSO) and (c) SA Music Performance Rights Association (SAMPRA) on behalf of record labels and performers, had the cash holdings available for distribution to members in the 1999-00 financial year up to and including the current financial year; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3). whether he held a meeting with the executives of RISA RAV, CAPASSO, SAMPRA and the Southern African Music Rights Organisation since his appointment as the Minister; if not, why not; if so, (a) on what date and (b) what did they discuss?
1. We have several Collective Management Organisations (CMOs) in South Africa, and all were established to represent their members on matters of management of their rights. The names of these CMOs are.
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- South African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO), which collects royalties on behalf of composers and authors (music creators).
- South African Music Performance Rights Association (SAMPRA) – collecting needle time royalties on behalf of ...
(1). What were the findings of the investigations into the (a) Chief Executive Officer of Cricket South Africa (CSA), (b) his executive committee and (c) the members of the board of CSA.
(2). (a) what were the findings of the investigations into the period of 2016 to 2018 where CSA lost approximately R270 million and (b) where are the specified findings accessible.
(3). where can the review of the findings of the Fundudzi report that the Independent Board, which was formed during the stewardship and guidance of the former Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr E N Mthethwa, was tasked to conduct be accessed?
CSA has provided the Department with the following responses.
1. (a), (b) and (c) Detailed findings are attached to the report that is accessible as per the link in point 3 below.
2. There were no specific investigations into the losses made as the losses were mostly operational, which included the attempted launch of a Premier Domestic T20 competition.
3. The information is available: ...
(1). With reference to the boxing awards that were honoured by Floyd Mayweather, what are the details of (a) the total amount of the incentive offered to the legendary boxers and (b) each legendary boxer who was a beneficiary.
(2). (a) on what date did the tender go out, (b) what was the cost of the tender, (c) which advertising and/or media house was used for the tender and (d) on what date was the tender published.
(3 what (a) was the closing date of the bids for the tender, (b) were the specifications of the tender document and (c) number of companies submitted bids for the service.
(4). whether he will furnish Mr T W Mhlongo with a copy of the shortlisted companies that wanted to provide the service; if not, why not; if so, on what date?
The National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture did not fund this event, and would therefore not be in a position to respond.
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(1). (a) Who extended the invitation to Floyd Mayweather to attend the event where his department honoured the legendary boxers of the Republic including the late President Mr Nelson Mandela, (b) at which venue was the event hosted and (c) on what date did the event take place.
(2). what (a) total number of guests attended the event, (b) total amount did it cost to host the event and (c) is the breakdown of the total cost in terms of the venue, sound and music and food.
(3). (a) what are the full details of the company that received the tender, including its contact information and (b)(i) from which budget line item was the money sourced and (ii) for which financial year?
The National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture did not fund this event, and would therefore not be in a position to respond.
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Whether the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra is renting any office space, if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) from whom, (b) where are the offices and (c) what is the rental amount per month.
2. Whether The Playhouse company rents out any office space; if so, (a) from which entity and (b) what is the rental amount per month? NW3058E
1. Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra is not renting any space from the Playhouse
2. Yes, The Playhouse Company does rent out office space
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a) From which Entity
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b) What is the rental amount per month?
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Steel Drum Foundation
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R1,997.02 per month
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SAMRO
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R3,811.50 per month
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(a). What total amount did (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him pay for printed copies of the integrated annual reports in the (aa) 2020-21, (bb) 2021-22 and (cc) 2022-23 financial years, (b) who were the suppliers in each case and (c) what total number of copies of the report were printed (i) in each case and (ii) in each specified financial year?
a) (i) Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
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Year
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Amount Paid (a)
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Name of Supplier (b)
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Number of copies printed (c)
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2020-21 (aa)
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R307 901,00
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Digi-paper
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200
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2021-22 (bb)
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R362 900,00
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Shittim Trading CC.
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200
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2022-23 (cc)
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R148 395,74 (quotation)
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Gijina Trading
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200
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(ii) Public entities see attached.
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(a) On what date did Boxing South Africa host the boxing awards to honour boxers, including the Chief Whip of Parliament, (b) what total number of guests attended, (c) at which venue was the event held, (d) what total amount did it cost to host the event and (e) what are the details and breakdown of cost of venue, sound, food, music and other cost related to the event?
BSA has provided the following responses to these questions:
A) The Awards were held on 30 June 2023 at the Chief Albert Luthuli ICC, in Durban.
B) Approximately five hundred (500) people attended the awards.
C) The Chief Albert Luthuli ICC, in Durban.
D) The event cost R 3 238 125-87. See below breakdown.
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Description
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Amount
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Venue ICC Durban, sponsored by eThekwini municipality
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What total amount has his department paid to the Sports Trust in each financial year since the establishment of the Sports Trust? NW3307E
The below table indicates how much has been transferred to the Sports Trust since the inception of the Sport and Recreation South Africa to the end of 2022-2023 financial year.
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TRANSFERS MADE TO THE SPORTS TRUST
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FINANCIAL YEAR
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AMOUNT
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2003-2004
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500 000,00
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2004-2005
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1 050 000,00
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2005-2006
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1 500 000,00
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2006-2007
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250 000,00
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2007-2008
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1 750 000,00
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2008-2009
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300 000,00
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2009-2010
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500 000,00
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2010-2011 ... |
