(a). What specific initiatives and/or programmes are being considered by his department to empower legends in sport and the arts and (b) how will such initiatives be implemented?
(a). With reference to the Sport Sector, the Department noted and realised the absence of programmes catering for life after active careers of our sports heroes/heroines, as well as the need for more hands in the effective implementation of current and future initiatives in sport, and decided to develop a programme that would match the skills and experience of these sports heroes/heroines with the ...
(1). Whether his department has developed plans to facilitate the building and refurbishment and / or rehabilitation of sport, arts and culture infrastructure, arts centres, sports facilities, and libraries throughout the Republic, if not, why not, if so, what are the relevant details.
(2). What are the (a) financial implications of the specified projects and (b) projected completion date.
Arts, Culture, and Arts Centres
(1). DSAC has developed the User Asset Management Plan, (UAMP) to facilitate the building, and refurbishment, and/or rehabilitation of Arts, and Culture infrastructure, and art centres. The UAMP is developed on a three (3) year cycle, which is updated annually. It comprises mainly the inputs and projects from the Arts, Culture, and Art Centres.
(2)(a). The financial Implications of ...
(1). Whether, in light of the fact that Boxing South Africa board (BSA) was taken to court by a promoter based in Kwazulu-Natal (name and details furnished), he has found that the attack on the judiciary by a certain official (name furnished) was justified; if not, what (a) is the position in this regard and (b) action will he take against the official for his unjustified attack on the judiciary; if so, what are the further relevant details,
(2). what are the reasons that the bsa did not appeal the judgement as stated by the specified official?
1(a). Boxing South Africa indicated that they are of the view that the CEO’s comments did not constitute an attack on the judiciary. Boxing SA is of the view that the CEO’s comments around the fact that there was no compliance with the regulations is factually and legally correct. The CEO stated in the same article that BSA respects the law therefore the allegation ...
(1). What were the (a) total costs to his department for his more than a week-long stay in Paris, France and (b) reasons for him to attend the semi-final match between South Africa and England at a time when the Republic has a tight austerity policy in place.
(a). The Total costs incurred will be available once reconciliation of invoices and costs is finalised.
(b). I attended the Rugby World Cup to support the Springboks in the Semi-Finals and Finals, I also led the South African delegation to the 9th session of the Conference of Parties (COP 9) to the International convention against doping in sport, which took place in Paris, I ...
(1). whether his department continues to fund the cultural and creative industries (CCIFSA) after several allegations of mismanagement: if not, why not: if so, what was the ccifsa budget allocation in (a) 2020-21. (b) 2021-22 and (c) 2022-23 financial years.
(2). what was the date of 2022 CCIFSA annal general meeting and (b) where can one access and view audited financial statements for the 2022-23 financial year.
(3). on what date were the CCIFSA office bearers elected, (c) who were auditors appointed to oversee the election of the specified office berears and (c) what were the audited results? NW4600E
(1). Yes, CCIFSA is funded on an annual basis by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. Budget allocations are as follows:
- For 2020/21 no funding was given to CCIFSA.
- R5 000 000.00 for 2021/22
- R5 000 000.00 for 2022/23
(2). CCIFSA did not have an annual general meeting in the 2022/23 financial year due to its unfinished business of facilitating the hosting of the three outstanding Provincial ...
(1). whether a certain person (details furnished) is on a retainer at Boxing SA (BSA); if so, what amount is he paid monthly.
(2). whether the service of the specified person was put out to tender by BSA; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details.
(3). whether he relied on the provisions of the South African Boxing Act, Act 11 of 2001 and other relevant rules and regulations, when appointing the BSA board and other officials.
(4). what are the reasons that BSA requires the services of an attorney to be on a retainer.
(5). whether, in light of the fact that BSA lost multiple cases to former Chief Executive Officer, Mr Moffat Nithi and a case in the High Court to Nomfundo Malinga, BSA is getting value for money in terms of the amounts being paid to the specified person.
(6). what measures and/or actions does he intend to take to prevent any legal action against Boxing SA for not adhering to its disciplinary code of conduct?
(1), 2) and 4). BSA indicates that the person in question, Mr Masilo Charles Maake, was not on a retainer but the Board approved his secondment to Boxing South Africa for a specified period to support the Acting CEO and the Director Operations as they were new in their positions. Furthermore, BSA as a regulator did not have a legal person to assist in ...
With reference to a certain senior official (name and details furnished) who has been suspended by Boxing South Africa due to an incorrect tallying up of a scorecard in East London, what are the reasons that another certain official (name and details furnished), has not been suspended?
Boxing South Africa (BSA) indicated that the senior official in question is the COO, Mr. Nhlanganiso, and has been suspended for (a) Gross insubordination, (b) Gross negligence, and (c) Grave violation of the provisions of the South African Boxing Act.
He is not suspended for incorrect tallying up of a scorecard, however, had oversight responsibilities of the process. The matter relating to the scorecard ...
(a). What measures has his department put in place to ensure that funding for women’s sport in the republic is increased, given the fact that their male counterparts have greater recognition, more resources, and facilities available to them and
(b). How does his department intend to level the field? NW4880E
(a). As a matter of principle, the Department ensures that financial support provided particularly to the big federations is primarily for towards Women’s sport. To confirm this fact funding to South African Football Association (SAFA), South African Rugby (SARU) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) is strictly for the development of Women in sport and Women’s programmes. Funding to Netball South Africa (NSA) is for ...
(1). what were the reasons that a certain person (name and details furnished) was not charged criminally as corruption is a criminal offence.
(2). noting that the sanction of the specified person included a ban from attending any boxing events, even as a spectator, (a)(i) how was the specified person allowed to attend a boxing tournament promoted by a certain entity (name furnished) and sit with a certain person (name furnished) and (ii) what action will be taken in this regard and
(b). what are the reasons that the Boxing South Africa Board does not uphold its own sanctions?
(1). Boxing South Africa (BSA) opened a case against the official in question and SAPS is currently investigating the matter, SAPS: CAS 584/8/2023
(2)(a)i. The sanction against the stated individual did not include a ban from attending boxing events. The ban revoked their license to promote boxing and or do any business with BSA.
(ii). No action is required.
(2)(b). The Board of Boxing ...
(1). What is the qualifying criteria to represent the Republic at international swimming meets.
(2). whether his department insists on a quota system when selecting swimmers for international meets; if not, what criteria are used when selecting swimmers; if so, what are the relevant details?
(1). Swimming SA requires that swimmers representing the country be South African Citizens. With regards to qualifying standards, different international events have different qualifying standards.
(2). The Department does not get involved in the selection of National Teams.
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