Chairperson, may I start by saying that these are not new functions that are being given to municipalities but part of the functions of municipalities. What the national department is doing is to work with municipalities and assist them in the capacities that are not necessarily available to plan and develop programmes around tourism. Our department is also setting up a unit within itself that is going to focus on assisting municipalities around this matter. Thank you.
Particulars regarding ability of Sentech to meet its financial obligations
259. Mrs N W A Michael (DA) asked the Minister of Communications:
(1) Whether any measures have been put in place to ensure that Sentech is able to meet its financial obligations; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(2) whether any application has been made to the National Treasury for bail-out funding for Sentech; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what is the anticipated amount for which Sentech will apply;
(3) whether any application has been made to the National Treasury for a government loan for Sentech; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what is the anticipated amount for which Sentech will apply? NO3863E