(a) Yes, I undertook a trip to China from 09 - 12 September 2014.
(b) No, the Deputy Minister did not travel to China during the 2014/15 financial year.
(c) I was accompanied by my Special Advisor: Mr J Pampallis, Chief Director: International Relations: Mr G Jeppie, Media Liaison Officer: Mr K Nkwanyana, and my Personal Assistant: Ms M Sako.
(i) The purpose of my visit was to participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF), which took place in Tianjin, China, from 09 - 12 September 2014. I was requested by the WEF to chair a working session titled “Skilling STEMS (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths)” on 11 September 2014.
(ii) (aa) The total cost of the visit was R293 416.62.
(bb) The breakdown of costs are as follows:
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