Question 524
Internal question paper no 6 of 2009
Mrs J F Terblanche (Democratic Alliance) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
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)(a)(b) Yes. The total amount spent on the function was R52 365.30, and it was taken out of the Minister’s budget.
(c)(i) Money spent on food was R50 000.00, and refreshments (non-alcoholic drinks) was R2 365.30.
(ii) The venue hire is included in the above-mentioned amount.
(iii)(iv)(v) No money was spent on entertainment, staff, and transport.
(d) About 100 persons were invited from a range of stakeholders, namely, the Portfolio Committee, Refugees Appeal Board, Standing Committee, Department of Home Affairs (DHA) agencies (Independent Electoral Commission [IEC], Film and Publication Board [FPB], and Government Printing Works [GPW]), disabled persons, DHA management, Members of Parliament, etc. However, a total of 200 persons attended, hence the inflated amount on food.
Issued by: Department of Home Affairs
10 July 2009
