NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION 2006
Mr Maynier (DA) to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans:
1. How many (a) international and (b) domestic flights were
undertaken by the President using (i) aircraft operated by the
military, (ii) aircraft chartered by the military or (iii) commercial
aircraft between 9 May 2009 and the latest specified date for which
information is available;
2. in respect of each specified flight, (a) what was the (i) date and
(ii) place of (aa) departure and (bb) arrival and (b) what was the (i)
total cost and (ii) breakdown of the costs of such flights? NW2403E
REPLY:
(1) (a) The President undertook 27 international flights.
(1) (b) The President undertook 133 domestic flights.
(1) (b) (i) The President used 133 domestic flights operated by the
military.
(1) (b) (ii) None
(1) (b) (iii) The South African Air Force is tasked to execute military
flights only.
2. The information required is classified and may not be made public.
However, the Honourable Member is advised to raise this request with the
Joint Standing Committee on Defence and Military Veterans