THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
QUESTION FOR WRITTEN REPLY
Question 2350
Mr S J F Marais (DA) to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry:
Whether, with reference to his reply to written Question 1180 on 22
September 2009, his Deputy Ministers have purchased new vehicles or
intend doing so; if not, what is the value of the vehicles they are
currently using; if so, (a) why, (b) what make and model are the
vehicles he intends purchasing or had purchased, (c) what did the
vehicles cost and (d) what (i) accessories will be or were included in
excess of the vehiclesâ purchase price and (ii) was or will be the
cost of such accessories?NW3063E.
REPLY:
a) Deputy Minister Tobias will replace both the vehicles allocated to
her, as they have not only exceeded 120 000 kilometres prescribed in
the Ministerial Handbook but are also presenting mechanical problems.
Deputy Minister Ntuli will replace one of the vehicles allocated to
her, as it has not only exceeded 120 000 kilometres prescribed in the
Ministerial Handbook but is also presenting mechanical problems.
Deputy Minister Tobias
b) Mercedes Benz E350 and Mercedes Benz E300 respectively
c) R578 921 and R535 040
(d) (i) (ii) Mercedes Benz E350
Metallic paint R 3 100.00
Surround sound system R 7 500.00
Mercedes Benz E300
Metallic paint R 3 100.00
Deputy Minister Ntuli
b) Mercedes Benz ML500
c) R748 255
(d) (i) (ii) None