(a) I have been informed that the delegation departed on the 12th January 2023 and returned on the 16th January 2023 (except for Dr A Mhlongo and Mr T Khumalo whom I am now informed that they departed from South Africa on 11 January 2023).
.(b) and (c) The following Board Members and Officials travelled with their designations indicated
SA Tourism Board
Dr Aubrey Mhlongo (Board Chairperson),
Mr Odwa Mtati (Deputy Chairperson),
Ms Nandipha Mbulawa (Human Capital and Remuneration Committee Chairperson),
Ms Nomahlubi Mazwai (Marketing and Commercial Committee Chairperson)
SA Tourism staff
Mr Themba Khumalo (Acting CEO),
Mr Monde Mateza (Acting General Manager Brand and Marketing),
Ms Avril Pillay (Manager - office of the CEO and also acting as Board support) and
Ms Lethiwe Hlongwane (Personal Assistant – Office of the CEO).
(d) What were the reasons for being part of the delegation in each case.
I am informed by the Board that the delegation was relevant to the purpose of the trip and two staff members were there to provide logistical support to the Board and Executive Management.
(e) (i) I am informed by the Board that the budget was made available by repurposing from other areas to make provision for the trip.
(e)(ii) and (f)(ii) What total amount was spent for each delegate undertaking the trip.
The total amount spent on the trip was R1 150 793.63, for details please refer to f(i) below.
(f) (i) What are the budgeted line items.
Line Items |
Board |
SA Tourism |
Flights |
R 303 334.94 |
R 330 070.35 |
Accommodation |
R 154 673.55 |
R 174 939.25 |
Visa |
R 27 421.30 |
R 90 517.46 |
Insurance |
R 1 080.00 |
R 1 125.00 |
Transfers |
R 6 785.00 * |
- |
S&T |
R 29 980.18 |
R 30 866.60 |
Total |
R 523 274.97 |
R 627 518.66 |
Grand Total |
R1 150 793.63 |
*Notes: The transfer costs of R6 785 covers 5 people and the breakdown is indicated at the individual costs table in question (ii) below.
(ii) What is the actual expenditure for each line item for each delegate.
Board |
Title |
Accommodation |
Visa |
Transfers |
Flights |
Insurance |
S&T |
Total per delegate |
Dr Aubrey Mhlongo |
Board Chairperson |
R 42 103.05 |
R 27 421.30 |
R 973.75 |
R 71 326.97 |
R 270.00 |
R 7 747.18 |
R 149 842.25 |
Mr Odwa Mtati |
Deputy Board Chairperson |
R 40 187.75 |
The pax already had a Visa therefore no Visa processing fees were incurred. |
R 973.75 |
R 83 598.02 |
R 270.00 |
R 7 891.90 |
R 132 921.42 |
Ms Nandipha Mbulawa |
HC Remco Chair |
R 40 187.75 |
The pax already had a Visa therefore no Visa processing fees were incurred. |
- |
R 75 690.95 |
R 270.00 |
R 7 616.02 |
R 123 764.72 |
Ms Nomahlubi Mazwai |
Marcom Chair |
R 32 195.00 |
The pax already had a Visa therefore no Visa processing fees were incurred. |
R 2 890.00 |
R 72 719.00 |
R 270.00 |
R 6 725.08 |
R 114 799.08 |
Total |
R 154 673.55 |
R 27 421.30 |
*R 4 837.50 |
R 303 334.94 |
R 1 080.00 |
R29 980.18 |
*R 521 327.47 |
SAT |
Title |
Accommodation |
Visa |
Transfers |
Flights |
Insurance |
S&T |
Total per delegate |
Mr Themba Khumalo |
ACEO |
R 54 376.00 |
R 27 421.30 |
- |
R 106 000.45 |
R 315.00 |
R 8 633.60 |
R 196 746.35 |
Ms Avril Pillay |
Manager: OCEO |
R 40 187.75 |
The pax already had a Visa therefore no Visa processing fees were incurred. |
R 973.75 |
R 65 209.00 |
R 270.00 |
R 7 308.49 |
R 113 948.99 |
Mr Monde Mateza |
Acting GM: Brand & Marketing |
R 40 187.75 |
R 31 548.08 |
R 973.75 |
R 74 018.45 |
R 270.00 |
R 7 308.49 |
R 154 306.52 |
Ms Lethiwe Hlongwane |
Executive Secretary |
R 40 187.75 |
R 31 548.08 |
- |
R 84 842.45 |
R 270.00 |
R 7 616.02 |
R 164 464.30 |
Total |
R 174 939.25 |
R 90 517.46 |
*R1 947.50 |
R 330 070.35 |
R1 125.00 |
R30 866.60 |
*R 629 466.16 |
*Notes on highlighted items: The total amounts for both board and staff are different to the table in question (i) above due to the transfer costs breakdown per delegate line item