2021-w1336 - 04 June 2021

Dirk Jan Stubbe to ask the Minister if Sport, Arts and Culture

Whether, with reference to his reply to question 988 on 14 April 2021, wherein he stated that (a) a total of R 19 813 800 was spent on infrastructure during 2016, yet the 2016-17 annual report on the webpage of the SA Sports Trust states the R 129 724 372 million was spent on infrastructure and (b) for 2017 a total of R 8 860 520 was spent on infrastructure, yet the 2017-18 annual report state that R96 505 140 was spent, he will furnish Mr D J Stubbe with a clear explanation of the huge discrepancies; if not, why not, if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply from the Minister if Sport, Arts and Culture on 4 Jun 2021

The Sports Trust indicated that their review has uncovered an unfortunate oversight (error) which led to the confusion. Noting that they used the same reporting template and accounting framework for the financial years in question. The indication is that the amounts as mentioned are correctly reflected in the Audited Financial Statements; the error was the incorrect reference to these line items under question but ...

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2021-w1257 - 04 June 2021

Bhekizizwe Nivard Luthuli to ask the Minister if Sport, Arts and Culture

(1)(a) What amount has been spent in preparation for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and (b) how is the budget in the 2020-21 financial year different from previous budgets given the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy of the Republic; (2) Whether he, in collaboration with relevant associations involved in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, has made contingent measures in the event where the Olympics are either postponed or cancelled; if not, why not; if so, what (a) amount is the expected loss in revenue and (b) are the relevant details?

Reply from the Minister if Sport, Arts and Culture on 4 Jun 2021

(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 ...

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2021-w1270 - 04 June 2021

Veronica Van Dyk to ask the Minister if Sport, Arts and Culture

1(a).What was the initial budget allocation for the (i) building, (ii) infrastructure projects and (iii) work of his department that are still incomplete as a result of problems with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and (b) what amount has been spent on each project; (2). whether it was necessary to increase the budget for the specified projects; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) by what amount and (b) what were the reasons for the increase in each (3). whether there was any fruitless and wasteful expenditure incurred by his department on (a) overcharged and (b) substandard work; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (i) where and (ii) at what cost; (4). what (a) amount was lost due to fraud and loss in his (i) department and (ii) each entity reporting to him and (b) steps were taken? NW1462E

Reply from the Minister if Sport, Arts and Culture on 4 Jun 2021

On Sarah Baartman Centre of Remembrance

1(a). The initial budget for the project was R164 386 247.29 and thus far R 221 338 422.72 has been spent since April 2014.

(2)(a).Yes it was necessary for the Department to increase the initial budget based on offers received which were higher than initial budget estimates, and (a) the total amount of R182 418 492.80 was ...

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2021-w1269 - 04 June 2021

Veronica Van Dyk to ask the Minister if Sport, Arts and Culture

(a). Which building and/or infrastructure projects and work of his9a) department are still incomplete as a result of problems with the department of public works and infrastructure, (b) on what date (i) did each project commence and (ii) was each project supposed to be completed and (c) what are the problems that were experienced?

Reply from the Minister if Sport, Arts and Culture on 4 Jun 2021

(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. ...

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2021-w1340 - 04 June 2021

Annelie Lotriet to ask the Minister if Sport, Arts and Culture

(a) Who were the auditors of the SA Sports Trust for each financial year since its inception, (b)(i) what amount of COVID-19 funds did the SA Sports Trust receive and (ii) how was it spent and (c) what are the reasons that the 2019-20 Annual Report has not been uploaded onto the SA Sport Trust website?

Reply from the Minister if Sport, Arts and Culture on 4 Jun 2021

a) The auditors of The Sports Trust since its inception until end financial year 2018 was KPMG. From 2019 to date SizweNtsalubaGobodo-Grant Thornton Inc. has been the auditors as appointed.

b) {i} Covid-19 funds received R10,281,000.00

{ii} The spend has been as per the directive of DSAC to pay the beneficiaries as selected by DSAC through the Department’s governance processes.

c) Delays with the ...

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2021-w1335 - 04 June 2021

Gregory Rudy Krumbock to ask the Minister if Sport, Arts and Culture

With regard to his reply to question 328 on 19 March 2021, what (a) total number of (i) board members and (ii) guests will the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee be taking to Tokyo Olympics, (b) are the names and positions in each case and (c) will the total cost be to send each specified board member and guest, including (i) flight costs, (ii) accommodation costs and (iii) any other specified costs?

Reply from the Minister if Sport, Arts and Culture on 4 Jun 2021

The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee indicated that;

a) (i) Apart from the President, who leads and represents the our National Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC), no other board member will be taken to the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

(ii) No guests will be taken to the Tokyo Olympic.

(b) Mr Barry Hendricks as President of SASCOC

(c) (i) (ii) (iii) SASCOC ...

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