1. (a) (i) I have been informed that travel costs for the four board members amounted to R523 274.97, as indicated in NA PQ 367.
(ii) What total number of board members
(aa) Four (4) board members travelled,
(bb) Seven (7) board members did not travel.
(b) SA Tourism indicated that four members are the chairpersons of the sub-committees of the Board, led by the Chairperson.
2. (a) I was not part of any aspect of the discussions as I am new to the portfolio. However, records of the Tourism Portfolio Committee of 07 February 2023 indicate that the former Minister did inform the Committee that she was not involved. Furthermore, the Deputy-Minister indicated that he was not involved.
3. 31 January 2023