(1)(a)(i) With the exception of the 12 June 2016 for which I have already provided a response to the Honourable Member, the only other time I stayed at this hotel was in March 2015 during the Social Work Indaba for four nights at a cheaper Government rate.
(1)(a)(ii) The Deputy Minister did not stay at this hotel
(1)(b) The purpose of the stay was for the official business of the Department of Social Development.
(1)(c) R16 403 .99 for four nights at a cheaper Government rate.
(2) No official of the Department stayed at the Oyster Box as per National Treasury instruction.
(3) Yes, the bookings were made through the service providers appointed to render official travel and accommodation services for the Department of Social Development, namely Wings Naledi and Duma Travel.