Question 1216
Dr S M van Dyk (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises:
(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) (a) Yes, the Deputy Ministry is a new office created in this administration, which has necessitated the need to acquire an additional vehicle.
(b) Iridium Silver Mercedes-Benz E350
(c) R672, 938.00
(d) (i) (ii) There are no additional accessories hence there is no additional cost.
(2) The Minister and Deputy Minister will utilise two inherited vehicles.
Issued by: Department of Public Enterprises
11 September 2009
Source: Department of Public Enterprises (http://www.dpe.gov.za/)
