I have been informed that the table below outlines the expenditure for flights, accommodation and other expenses:
Line Item |
SA Tourism Board |
SA Tourism Officials |
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 |
- |
Subsistence & Travel Allowance |
R 29 980.18 |
R 30 866.60 |
Totals |
R 523 274.97 |
R 627 518.66 |
Grand Total |
R1 150 793.63 |
The former Minister of Tourism approved the travel for the Board Chairperson. The Board Chairperson approved the travel for the Board members and the Acting Chief Executive Officer. This is in line with the travel approval process that was in place at the time. Thus, there was no fruitless expenditure in this regard.
The matter is, however, before Internal Audit for investigation.
(c)- (e) Not Applicable