2024-w3788 - 03 January 2024

Denis Joseph to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

(1). In light of the fact that multiple boxing promoters host commemorative tournaments to honor the late father of the nation, Mr Nelson Mandela, with promoters of the tournaments being sponsored by government departments (details furnished), and in view of letters issued by the Nelson Mandela Foundation attorneys that many of these promoters do not have their permission to host these tournaments, what measures has he put in place to address the situation; (2). Whether he intends to involve law enforcement agencies to recover public money that has been paid out to promoters based on false pretenses; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in this regard.

Reply from the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture on 3 Jan 2024

(1). The promoters have a prerogative of naming conventions of their tournaments so long the naming will not jeopardize the image of the department as well that of Boxing SA. In line with the mission to strengthen social cohesion boxing promoters are encouraged to intertwine tournaments with national days that are celebrated and commemorated within the country. However, it is upon the promoter and ...

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2023-w4138 - 22 December 2023

Eugene Mthethwa to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

What (a) are the relevant details of his department’s COVID-19 pandemic recovery plan, (b) programmes will be put in place to stimulate the creative and cultural sector economy in terms of development and growth,(c) is the roll-out plan, (d) are the time frames regarding the specified plans and (e) are the details of the projected budget?

Reply from the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture on 22 Dec 2023

(a). The Department have through the COVID 19 pandemic recovery plan aim to focus on the following Five Critical Priority Areas:

    • Job creation using the employment multiplier model through the PESP 2&3
    • Creating an enabling environment through the Regulatory Environment
    • Enabling access to local and international markets
    • Monetisation of the cultural, creative and sport industries
    • Enhancement of the arts, culture; heritage and sport tourism ...
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2023-w3464 - 22 December 2023

Denis Joseph to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

(1). Since what date has his department assisted representatives to attend events (a) inside and (b) outside the Republic as ambassadors of SA Sport as is the case regarding a certain person (name furnished); (2). (a) what number of persons is his department currently supporting with the specified initiatives and (b) how are the persons selected; (3). what is the breakdown of cost for each person from the date the financial support started to up to the latest specified date; (4). whether his department has a revolving policy that benefits more than just the persons who have been selected; if not, why not; if so, (a) are persons allowed to apply to his department to become ambassadors and (b) what are the relevant details; (5). what criteria were used to choose the specified person as a super fan who is seen at rugby, cricket and netball matches with her trademark face painting, isicholo hat and flag colours of the Republic?

Reply from the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture on 22 Dec 2023

(1). The Department has not assisted any persons to attend events inside the country or outside the country as ambassadors of SA Sport and hence we are not able to respond to;

  • the number of persons that are currently supported,
  • how they are selected
  • , the cost and dates related to the support.
  • The date the financial support started to up to the latest ...
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2023-w3832 - 22 December 2023

Denis Joseph to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

(1).What are the reasons that the South African Boxing Act, Act 11 of 2001 and the rules and regulations are only applicable to some licensees, but no action is taken in cases where promoters fail to pay in purse monies within the specified time (details furnished); (2). what (a) measures has he put in place to ensure that the sport does not continue to be run in this manner and (b) are the detailed reasons why the entire Board of Boxing South Africa (BSA) should not be immediately suspended; (3). whether he intends to initiate a full commission of enquiry into the administration of BSA; if not, what is the position in each case; if so, what are the full relevant details?

Reply from the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture on 22 Dec 2023

Boxing South Africa has responded as follows to this question:

(1). Most promoters owe Boxing South Africa due to the income declarations that are made after tournaments through affidavits in terms of the Boxing Regulations. The Board resolved to establish a sub-committee that looks at the tournament applications of each promoter and each promoter that is owing Boxing South Africa appears before the committee to commit to some ...

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2023-w3058 - 19 December 2023

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

(1). Given that the Republic has not won a medal for three years in a row at the World Athletics Championships (WAC) (details furnished), (a) how will the Government support (i) Athletics South Africa and (ii) the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic can team leading up to the Olympics next year. (2). What (a) total amount has been spent on officials and athletes attending the WAC in Budapest, Hungary this year and (b) is the breakdown of the specified amount in terms of the (i) number of officials and athletes who attended and (ii) cost of flights, accommodation, meals, allowances and any other specified expenses?

Reply from the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture on 19 Dec 2023

1a(i). Athletics South Africa( ASA) is one of the priority 16 Sport Codes and is therefore a beneficiary of the conditional grant that is accessed through provinces for sport events, competitions, capacity development for coaches, managers, technical staff, and other areas as identified by ASA and the respective provinces. Through the grant, DSAC supports ASA (through its affiliate South African Schools Athletics (SASA) to ...

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2023-w3683 - 19 December 2023

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

With reference to the recent settlement reached with a certain person (name and details furnished) after an eight-year legal battle, what are the details of the total amounts paid (a) to the specified person as part of the settlement and (b) in legal fees fighting the original decision of the commission for conciliation, mediation, and arbitration?

Reply from the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture on 19 Dec 2023

Boxing South Africa has indicated to the Department that the details of the settlement agreement shall be submitted to the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee because the provision of the settlement prohibits Boxing South Africa from divulging the contents thereof. The Chairperson to take into cognizance the contents thereof and act accordingly.

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2023-w3626 - 19 December 2023

Leon Amos Schreiber to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

(1) Whether he will furnish Dr L A Schreiber with a copy of any document that guides the decisions of his department when it comes to applications for exemption in terms of section 12(1) of the Use of Official Languages Act, Act 12 of 2012; if not, what criteria are used to guide decision-making on the granting of such exemptions; (2) what number of complaints were lodged in terms of section 9(2)(c) of the specified Act since 1 March 2018. (3) with regard to the lodged complaints, which use of the official language(s) did the complaints relate to?

Reply from the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture on 19 Dec 2023

1. There is no specific document as such that has been developed by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, however, section 12 of the Use of Official Languages Act and section 6 of its Regulations strictly guide the process on how exemption should be granted by the Minister.

2. The information provided below is based on the audited Annual Reports.

FINANCIAL YEAR

NO. ...

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2023-w3717 - 18 December 2023

Mthenjwa Amon Zondi to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

Considering that developing a shared national identity is fundamental for nation building and social cohesion, what programmes has his department undertaken to promote a social compact through meaningful dialogue to embed shared values?

Reply from the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture on 18 Dec 2023

The foundation for shared values based on nonracialism and non-sexist, democracy, social justice, and a shared national identity was laid by the 1996 adoption of the Constitution as a national compact to transform and uproot our country from its divisive past. As a Compact, the Constitution set the democratic government on a path to heal the divisions of the past and establish a society ...

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2023-w3718 - 18 December 2023

Vuyisile Promise Malomane to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

Whether, considering that the maintenance and transformation of national heritage landscapes is a key performance indicator of the commitment of his department to address development and advocacy for the preservation of history, his department has been able to ensure that heritage sites are built and maintained, especially the ones that bear witness to our history and all heroes; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply from the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture on 18 Dec 2023

Yes, my department is able to maintain and build heritage sites. The department allocates Capital Works budget over the MTEF for the maintenance and repairs of our heritage sites that fall under the management of this department’s (VOTE 37).

Through the User Asset Management Plan (UAMP), system, institutions send their maintenance and new construction plans to this department for approval by National Treasury. Once ...

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2023-w4203 - 14 December 2023

Tsepo Winston Mhlongo to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

Whether the Government will support the SA Rugby Union (SARU) in their next bid to host the Rugby World Cup; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, how will the Government ensure that SARU drives transformation in rugby in all (a) communities and (b) schools to give every rugby player the same opportunity to play for the Springboks?

Reply from the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture on 14 Dec 2023

Government decision to support or not support any bid to host major international sport events in country, including a bid by SARU, is based on the merits or demerits and motivating factors of the application as submitted at that time. All applications to host major sporting events in the country must be aligned with the bidding and hosting regulations.

(a). As part of the ...

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