(1)What are the full relevant reasons for the high cost increase of (a) computer services, (b) consultants, (c) travel and (d) venue hire from R100 million in the 2016-17 financial year to R184 million in her Department’s budget for the 2017-18 financial year;
(2) whether (a) she or (b) her Department considered any other more cost-effective options in each case; if so, what are the relevant details; and
(3) why does her Department rely heavily on the services of consultants, rather than employing permanent experts?