Question No. 506
Mr GG Boinamo to ask the Minister of Basic Education:
1. Whether any function was organised to mark the occasion of the delivery of her budget vote in 2009; if so, (a) what total amount was spent on this function, (b) from which budget was the money allocated, (c) what amount was spent on (i) food and refreshments, (ii) venue, (iii) entertainment, (iv) staff and (v) transport and (d) how many persons were invited to attend this function?
Reply:
1. Yes
(a) R267 044,57
(b) The communications budget
(c) (i) R47 673,99
(ii) None
(iii) R20 500
(iv) None
(v) None
(d) 250
NB: This amount is for both departments.
Issued by: Department of Basic Education
10 July 2009
Source: Department of Education (http://www.education.gov.za/)