Question 1203
Mr GG Boinamo (DA) to ask the Minister of Basic Education:
(1) Whether her Deputy Minister or her department purchased a new vehicle on the Deputy Minister's appointment to office; if so, (a) why, (b) what make and model is the vehicle, (c) what did the vehicle cost and (d) (i) what accessories were included in excess of the vehicle's purchase price and (ii) what was the cost of such accessories; if not,
(2) Whether he inherited an existing vehicle; if so, (a) what was the make and model and (b) how old is the vehicle?
Reply:
(1) No
(a) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable
(c) Not applicable
(d) (i) Not applicable
(ii) Not applicable
(2) In Pretoria
The vehicle which was used by the Deputy Minister when he was the Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development was transferred to the Department of Basic Education in Pretoria when he was appointed as Deputy Minister.
(a) BMW 750i
(a) 2008
In Cape Town he inherit an existing vehicle which was used by the previous Deputy Minister
(a) Audi Q7
(a) 2008
Issued by: Department of Basic Education
14 September 2009
Source: Department of Basic Education (http://www.education.gov.za)