a) A total of 9.2 million accounts has outstanding balances valued at R44.2 billion. These balances comprise of unpaid invoices and penalties levied for non-payment over several years. At least 5.6 million accounts have been handed over for external debt collection.

b) In terms of the South African Broadcasting Corporation SOC Ltd Bill 2022 that was approved by Cabinet on 29 November 2022 for ...

(a)&(b) Postbank has a pre-schedule annual marketing programme that include on the ground engagements with customers and prospective customers for the purposes of creating its brand visibility as well as products awareness. This is in addition to offering financial literacy programmes to the unbanked and under-banked in line with its founding mandate.

The marketing programme is annually pre-scheduled during the beginning of each financial ...

1. Hosting clients is a standard practice in any commercial environment. The SABC has not had a sales conference in years. The total cost was R1 448 085. The original booking was made on 22-24 August 2022, but the event was postponed to February 2023 to ensure that the right attendees attend.

2. Conferencing: R628 975
Accommodation: R589 811
Transport: R43 554
Merchandise: R150 000 ...

Yes, the rationalisation project has been undertaken by the Department, with the initial phase involving the acquisition of Broadband Infraco (BBI) by Sentech. This will entail the transfer of the 74% shareholding in BBI by the State to Sentech, whilst the 26% will remain with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). Sentech has since concluded and submitted a due diligence report and turnaround plan to ...

1. (a) A total amount of R561,667,106 is currently owed to Medipos.

(b)This amount is historical debt, there is no current amount outstanding, SAPO is up to date with Medipos payments.

2. (a) No amounts have been written off by SAPO. SAPO has previously requested the Medipos members to consider writing off the historical debt owed.

(b) No decision to write off any amounts ...

1. The SA Post Office financial position has been dire as expenses have continued to exceed revenue resulting in unfunded losses. SA Post Office has continued to manage its expenses prudently resulting in the loss position not worsening. Staff costs is the primary cost driver at 69% of total expenses with revenue unable to cover the total staff cost. The monthly salaries have been ...

1. The Postbank has been on a countrywide drive to promote its service offerings as it gets ready to play the role of a State Bank. Additional to the support provided to the Postbank at Struisbaai, the former Minister conducted oversight monitoring of the distribution of decoders by SAPO and installation thereof by Sentech to registered households towards fulfilling ConCourt judgement of June 2022. ...

The SIU Investigation report was commissioned by the President via a Proclamation. The Presidency is, therefore, the owner of the SIU Investigation Report. The Member of Parliament is advised to formally write a letter to the President on this matter.

Thank You.

I have been advised by SABC as follows:

i) The News Channel has been running since 2019 and no additional budget will be required as the activities will be accommodated within current resources. ii) Yes, the channel is expected to attract income through advertising and partnerships.

iii) No funding is required.

Thank You.

PQ 418 Ms D Kohler (DA) to ask the Minister ...