Question NW1527 to the Minister in Presidency
09 June 2023 - NW1527
Bodlani, Ms T to ask the Minister in Presidency
(1) What are the reasons that the Media Development and Diversity Agency funding process to community radio stations is done with the use of intermediaries; (2) Whether she will furnish Ms T Bodlani with a list of the specified intermediaries and the related transactions for the 2022-23 financial year; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. The MDDA does not fund through intermediaries. Applications are submitted directly to the MDDA and communication is between the MDDA and applicants. Upon approval of a funding application, contractual arrangements are concluded between the MDDA and successful grantees.
2. No intermediaries are used. There are no transactions to report.
Drafter of the Reply
Name: Prof. Hlengani Mathebula
Designation: Chairperson of the Board of Directors
Recommended by:
Acting Director-General: Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
Mr Michael Currin
Approved / Not approved
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Minister in The Presidency
Ms Khumbuzo Ntshavheni, MP