(1) Ledig Sun was operating from an office that was donated or sponsored by Wesizwe Platinum as part of the mine’s Corporate Social Investment Programme.
Mamre was operating from home; however they were using the local library for the organisation’s meetings.
(2) (a) Ledig Sun prints 10 000 copies per month. Mamre prints 5 000 copies per month.
(b) Ledig Sun is distributed free of charge at a printing cost of R10, 669. 36. Mamre is distributed free of charge at a printing cost of R 7, 369. 50.
(c) (i) The two publications (Ledig Sun and Mamre) are distributed free of charge in the community and surrounding areas. They are not sold.
(ii) The two publications (Ledig Sun and Mamre) are distributed free of charge in the community and surrounding areas. They are not sold.
Funding breakdown for Ledig Sun
Ledig Sun: Approved Budget |
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Item |
Details |
Qty |
Unit cost |
Total |
Salaries |
Editor |
12 |
R 5,000.00 |
R 60,000.00 |
Sales & Marketing Manager |
12 |
R 4,000.00 |
R 48,000.00 |
|
Journalist and Photographer |
12 |
R 3,000.00 |
R 36,000.00 |
|
Journalist |
12 |
R 3,000.00 |
R 36,000.00 |
|
Administrator & Bookkeeper |
12 |
R 2,500.00 |
R 30,000.00 |
|
Sub-Total |
R 210,000.00 |
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Office equipments |
Laptop for Editing |
1 |
R 7, 000. 00 |
R 7, 000. 00 |
Desktop computer |
2 |
R 14,000.00 |
R 14,000.00 |
|
Cameras |
2 |
R 2, 999. 00 |
R 5,998.00 |
|
Printing Machine |
1 |
R 700. 00 |
R 700. 00 |
|
Sub-Total |
R 27, 698.00 |
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Printing & Distribution |
Printing of 8 page newspaper @ 10 000 copies |
12 |
R 10, 669. 36 |
R128, 032. 32 |
Stipend for 2 distribution team members @R300.00 per person |
12 |
R 600.00 |
R 7,200.00 |
|
Sub-Total |
R 135,232.32 |
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Operational Costs |
Telephone and internet |
12 |
R 1,000,00 |
R 12,000.00 |
Office rental |
12 |
R 1, 500.00 |
R 18,000.00 |
|
Stationery |
12 |
R 300.00 |
R 3,600.00 |
|
Bank charges |
12 |
R 300.00 |
R 3, 600. 00 |
|
Audit fee |
1 |
R 10,000.00 |
R10, 000.00 |
|
Sub-Total |
R 47,200.00 |
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Newspaper Development & Information Technology |
Layout and design of a newspaper |
12 |
R 2, 500. 00 |
R 30, 000. 00 |
Website design |
1 |
R 5, 000. 00 |
R 5, 000. 00 |
|
Hosting |
12 |
R 1, 000.00 |
R 12, 000. 00 |
|
Maintenance |
12 |
R 1,000.00 |
R12, 000. 00 |
|
R 59, 000. 00 |
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Grand Total |
R 479,130.32 |
Funding breakdown for Mamre
Mamre News’ Approved Budget |
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Item |
Description |
Qty |
Unit Price |
Total |
Personnel Costs |
Editor |
12 |
R 5,000.00 |
R 60,000.00 |
Finance and Administration Manager |
12 |
R 3,000.00 |
R 36,000.00 |
|
Marketing and Sales Manager |
12 |
R 3,000.00 |
R 36,000.00 |
|
X2 Journalist |
12 |
R 3,000.00 |
R 72,000.00 |
|
Sub Total |
R 204,000.00 |
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Capital Expenses |
Laptop for Editorial work |
1 |
R 6,650.00 |
R 6,650.00 |
Desktop |
1 |
R 4,000.00 |
R 4,000.00 |
|
Cameras |
2 |
R 2,999.00 |
R 5,998.00 |
|
4 in 1 printing machine |
1 |
R 699.00 |
R 699.00 |
|
Indesign (software for layout and design of the newspaper) |
1 |
R 5,000.00 |
R 5,000.00 |
|
Sub Total |
R 22,347.00 |
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Printing and Distribution Costs |
8 page @ 5 000 copies |
12 |
R 7,369.50 |
R 88,434.00 |
Distribution costs of the newspaper |
12 |
R 500.00 |
R 6,000.00 |
|
Sub Total |
R 94,434.00 |
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Operational Costs |
Telkom line and broadband |
12 |
R 1,000.00 |
R 12,000.00 |
Stationery |
12 |
R 300.00 |
R 3,600.00 |
|
Office rental & electricity |
12 |
R 1,500.00 |
R 18,000.00 |
|
Audit fees |
1 |
R 10,000.00 |
R 10,000.00 |
|
Transport |
12 |
R 500.00 |
R 6,000.00 |
|
Insurance |
12 |
R 500.00 |
R 6,000.00 |
|
Bank charges |
12 |
R 250.00 |
R 3,000.00 |
|
Sub-Total |
R 58,600.00 |
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Newspaper Development & Training |
Layout and design of a newspaper |
12 |
R 2,500.00 |
R 30,000.00 |
Training in Sales and Marketing |
2 |
R 20,000.00 |
R 40,000.00 |
|
Training in Writing and Editing |
1 |
R 20,000.00 |
R 20,000.00 |
|
Website design and domain name |
1 |
R 5,000.00 |
R 5,000.00 |
|
Website Hosting |
12 |
R 1,000.00 |
R 12,000.00 |
|
Website Maintenance |
12intananceDomain nology |
R 1,000.00 |
R 12,000.00 |
|
Sub Total |
R 119,000.00 |
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Grand Total |
R 498,381.00 |
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
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MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
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