Annual Report of the Portfolio
Committee on Sport and Recreation - MAY
DECEMBER 2004
CHAIRPERSON: Mr. B M Komphela
MANDATE OF THE COMMITTEE:
VISION: To
oversee the realization of an active and winning nation as well as to ensure
that sport, as a whole, is accessible to all in particular the disadvantaged
masses in the townships and rural areas.
2.1
List
of Entities reporting to the Committee
2.1.1
Boxing
South Africa (BSA)
established in terms of
the Boxing and Wrestling Control Act, 1954 (Act No 39 of 1954 as amended) is
responsible for controlling and regulating boxing in the Republic of South
Africa.
2.1.2
The
South African Sport Commission (SASC) established in terms of the South African Sports
Commission Act, 1998 (Act No 109 of 1998 as amended) to administer sport and
recreation under the guidance of the Minister and to promote and develop sport
and recreation.
2.1.3
The
South African Institute for Drug Free Sport established in terms of the South African Institute
for Drug Free Sport Act, 1997 (Act No 14 of 1997) to promote the participation
in sport free from prohibited substances and to counteract doping in sport.
Key
activities: The Committee
worked well together as a team despite political differences. There were
challenges relating to understanding the aim, objective and a need of
transforming the sport fraternity in the country amongst the political parties.
The committee has a big challenge of visiting provinces to determine
understanding of their IDPs in relation to MIG for development of basic sport
facilities. Also to determine their preparedness and mass participation
development programme to feed for 2010 development. The provinces that have been visited are
The
Committee has dealt with all the activities planned for in the programme for
the year. The Chairperson wishes to extend a word of appreciation to members of
the Committee who participated in the all the committee activities despite many
other commitments. A word of appreciation also goes to the staff members
supporting the Committee.
3.
Core
objectives (responsibilities)
As
part of the oversight role the committee has to increase the levels of
participation of South Africans in sport and recreation activities, to raise
the profile of sport and recreation amongst decision makers; to increase the
probability of success of South Africas sportspersons and teams in major
international competitions and to place sport and recreation at the forefront
of efforts to address issues of national importance, such as unemployment,
poverty, economic development, and individual and community health.
Composition of sub-committees:
3.1 Legislation (briefings and hearings)
None
3.1.1.1
Matters
other than mandated legislation
None
3.1.1.2
International
agreements
None
3.1.1.3
Papers
referred to the Committee
1. Paper referred to the Committee on (ATC
2. The Reports of the Auditor-General on the
Financial Statements is referred to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts
for consideration(a) Report and Financial Statements of Vote 20 Department of
Sport and Recreation for 2003-2004, including the Report of the Auditor-General
on the Financial Statements of Vote 20 for 2003-2004.
(b) Report on Financial Statements
of the South African Sports Commission for 2003 2004, including the Report of
the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2003 2004. (ATC
3.1.1.4
Hearings
on of national interest, if any
The Committee
conducted Budget Hearings with SRSA; Heads of Provincial Departments and
provincial Chairpersons of Standing Committees; SAIDS; USSASA; SASC; DISSA and
Gymnastic SA. [Report published on ATC dated 14 June 2004]
Recommendations:
·
To interrogate study tour reports since most
of the issues highlighted by the provinces also appear in the reports
·
To
look at bilateral agreement such as the Cuban Model of mass participation and
what assistance can be requested from Cuba.
·
The
President offered to accompany the former Minister of Sport to the Minister of
Finance to acquire more funds and the Committee will follow that offer up. To
reactivate that offer since we have become aware of the fact that our budget is
equal to 40c per child per year.
·
To
hold a workshop instead of study tours to provinces to decide on inputs that
would be used to influence change in the budget and to make an input to the
MTEF that will be finalized in August by Sport and Recreation South Africa.
3.2 Oversight
1.
Visit
to KwaZulu Natal from 9 to 12 August 2004
2.
Objectives
or focus areas:
Meeting with
sport councils to establish their involvement in national events such as the
2010 World Cup; to learn of the challenges they experience in relation to
national lottery disbursement agency pertaining to sport and recreation; also
their plans they have for rural areas because sport councils are a direct
responsibility of the national department and to find out how they are
resourced by the department and sport councils were established in terms of the
Sport Commission
3.
Findings:
v
Workshop
should be conducted to clarify issues on sport structures in the province. The
readiness of the province for 2010 Soccer World Cup. Monitoring of
municipalities on concentrating to all sport codes not soccer only.
v
Clarity
on the placement of USSASA. Fees paid by school affiliated to USSASA and the
role of USSASA in relation to former Model C schools that are not participating
in competitions or not affiliated to USSASA.
v
Accessibility
of Lottery Fund and the issues of a three-year audited statement to be looked
at seriously.
v
Re-introduction
or activation of sport councils in the province.
v
Maintenance,
monitoring and accountability on built facilities.
v
Inclusion
of sport as part of education curriculum.
v
Lack
of affordable transporting for players to attend games or matches within the
province.
v
Developed
players disappear without being monitored or placed in a right team. No
accountability or follow-up of players after being developed.
v
Less
involvement of teachers to identify talents at schools during physical
education due to abolition of physical education and Wednesday matches.
v
Lack
of transformation programmes, development programmes and succession plans for
building young teams visible but only debated and end in the boardrooms.
v
Not
enough programmes on mass participation and school sport.
v
All
municipalities want to have stadium built or renovated in their areas.
v
Not
enough training for coaches and referees.
v
Federations
are not applying to Lottery Distribution Fund Agency.
v
Lack
of information sharing amongst federations, stakeholders and NGOs.
v
Women
sport not active in the province.
v
Still
racial tensions exist in different sport codes.
RECOMMENDATIONS: The Committee decided to make
recommendations after visited other provinces to prepare for a debate in the
House including all provinces visited.
2. Oversight
visit to Limpopo. Mpumalanga and Gauteng from 3 to 14 October 2004
Same objectives
as KwaZulu-Natal
FINDINGS
The Committee
identified the following issues:
q
Lack
of national policy on school sport.
q Patriotism vs sterling pound - The clubs
that have more crowds than the national team. What can be done to address this
issue?
q High expectation and demand on sport
facilities for the rural areas even if its open grounds.
q Glenmore in Mpumalanga dont have water or
sanitation and not possible to have toilets in the facilities.
q
The communities argue that BSRP created jobs
and what is MIG going to provide?
q
Workshop
should be conducted to clarify issues on sport structures in the province. The
readiness of the province for 2010 Soccer World Cup. Monitoring and addressing
municipalities that are not concentrating to all sport codes but soccer only.
q
Clarity
on the placement of USSASA. Final negotiations should be discussed with the
stakeholders. Fees paid by school affiliated to USSASA and the role of USSASA
in relation to former Model C schools that are not participating in
competitions or not affiliated to USSASA.
q
Accessibility
of Lottery Fund and the issues of the two-year audited statement to be looked
at seriously.
q
Re-introduction
or activation of sport councils in some provinces and information on why they
were established and what their responsibilities are.
q
Inclusion
of sport as part of education curriculum.
q
Lack
of affordable transport for players to attend games or matches within the
provinces.
q
Mechanism
should be devised to track down developed players and be monitored. A database
should be available.
q
Less involvement of teachers to identify
talents at schools during physical education due to abolition of physical
education and Wednesday matches.
q
Lack
of transformation programmes, development programmes and succession plans for
building young teams visible should not be debated in the boardrooms and not
implemented.
q
Not
enough developed programmes on mass participation and school sport.
q
All
municipalities want to have stadium built or renovated in their areas.
q
Not
enough training for coaches and referees.
q
Lack
of information sharing amongst federations, stakeholders and NGOs.
q
Women
sport not active in the provinces.
q
Racial
tensions between different sport codes.
q
Cross
border issue
q
Challenges
with karate, cricket and rugby.
q
The
existence of racial tension in certain sporting codes and the continuing
reluctance of certain former Model C schools to become affiliated to USSASA.
17. RECOMMENDATIONS
·
Finalisation
of the Transformation Charter on Sport by Sport and Recreation South Africa
(SRSA) in order to provide a blueprint for South African sport at national,
provincial and local levels.
·
The
Standing Committee on Sport in the provinces are encouraged to embark on
oversight visits in their respective provinces and to build strong
relationships with local municipalities.
·
Activating
and instituting local sport councils in municipalities to serve as integral
consultative forums of the community in order to inform municipal priorities
and create a sense of local ownership.
·
The
Lottery Distribution Agency for sport must embark on a public education
campaign to familiarise communities on the guidelines and requirements for
accessing the fund. The stringent requirements of the distribution agency must
be reviewed in order to allow for greater access and to prevent unallocated
funds to be returned to the National Treasury. The 10% allocation to sport by
National Lottery must be reviewed; an increase in allocation to 20% is proposed
in order to meet the huge developmental challenges in sport.
·
The
2010 Soccer World Cup governance structure must be finalised as a matter of
urgency. Currently, local authorities and provinces have high expectations to
host World Cup matches and embarked on various organisational and logistical
initiatives which are uncoordinated and confusing.
·
SRSA
must enter into negotiations with the Department of Mineral and Energy Affairs
and reach agreement on the possible utilisation of sport facilities and
properties owned by mining companies, by local communities.
·
The
exorbitant fees charged by local municipalities for utilisation of facilities,
even those built by SRSA, is a major source of concern. Municipalities must
review their hiring fees structure in order to improve accessibility and usage.
·
Municipalities
are also called upon to review long-term leases (i.e. 99-year, 50-year, etc)
granted to private clubs before the 1997 Constitution of the Republic of South
Africa was adopted.
·
SRSA
must provide clarity on the future model for school sport in South Africa and
the role of school sport organisations (e.g. USSASA) in sport.
·
There
is uncertainty on the possible effect the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG)
will have on the provision of sport facilities. According to stakeholders, The
Building for Sport and Recreation Programme (BSRP) of SRSA created jobs in
local communities while at the same time providing much needed facilities. In
order to continue the aims and objectives of the BSRP it is recommended that
funds earmarked for sport facility development in MIG be ring fenced for that
specific purpose.
·
Federations
must be urged to demarcate their boundaries according to the political
boundaries of the country and align their structures and operations
accordingly.
3.2.1
Annual
Reports
3.2.2
Boxing
South Africa presented its Annual Report 2002/03 on 2 November 2004 to the
Committee
3.2.3
Implementation
of legislation
4.2.3
Institutional
Oversight
v
Briefing
by SRSA on Strategic Plans on 01.06.2004 and Budget Vote 20 on 04.06.2004
v
Briefing
by SASC and SAIDS on Budget 0n 04.06.2004
v
Briefing
by BSA on Annual Report 0n 02.11.2004
v
Briefing
by SRSA on Annual Report on 09.11.2004
v
Briefing
by federations on their development programmes and transformation progress.
4.2.4
Internationals
None
4.1 Invitations for Chairperson
|
CHAIRPERSON |
DATE |
VENUE |
|
1. Mr. Komphela
[MINMEC] |
13 June 2004 |
Sports
Commission, Pretoria |
|
2. Mr. Komphela |
21 29
September 2004 |
Athens
(Paralympics) |
4.2 Conferences
None
4.3 Any other
|
Date |
Subject |
|
11.05.2004 |
v Election of Chairperson of Ad Hoc
Committee on Sport and Recreation Committee Programme |
|
01.06.2004 |
v
Briefing
by SRSA on Strategic Plans v
Adoption
of minutes |
|
04.06.2004 |
v
Budget
Hearing with SRSA; SASC; DISSA; USSASA; Gymnastic SA and SAIDS. |
|
08.06.2004 |
v
Budget
hearing with provincial heads of departments and chairpersons of standing
committees |
|
14.06.2004 |
v
Adoption
of minutes v
Review
of Committee Programme v
Adoption
of Budget Report v
Discussion
on workshop instead of study tour visits |
|
22.06.2004 |
v
Adoption
of minutes v
Presentation
on sports development programmes by:- -
SCORE -
Playing
for Peace -
Sport
for All |
|
25.06.2004 |
v
Election
of Chairperson for the Portfolio Committee on Sport and Recreation |
|
02.08.2004 |
v
Adoption
of minutes v
Consideration
of the revised programme v
Deliberation
on the provincial visit to KwaZulu-Natal |
|
09 12.08.2004 |
v
Oversight
visit to KZN |
|
17.08.2004 |
v
Briefing
by National Lottery Distribution Agency on distribution of funds v
Briefing
by USSASA on their development programmes |
|
24.08.2004 |
v
Debriefing
on National Lottery briefing v
Consideration
of Business Plan and study to KZN report |
|
07.09.2004 |
v
Joint
meeting with PC on Provincial and Local Government to discuss issues on 2010
World Cup preparations v
Adoption
of minutes |
|
14.09.2004 |
v
Briefing
by SAFA and Netball SA on their development programmes v
Adoption
of Committees Business Plan v
Adoption
of KZN oversight report |
|
03 14.10.2004 |
v
Oversight
visit to Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Gauteng |
|
19.10.2004 |
·
Briefing
by SRSA on transformation charter and presentation by Ministerial Task Team
on implementation of their recommendations |
|
22.10.2004 |
·
Briefing
by UCB and ASA on their development plans and transformation progress ·
Adoption
of minutes |
|
26.10.2004 |
·
Consideration
of International Agreements ·
Adoption
of minutes ·
Election
of sub-committees |
|
02.11.2004 |
·
Consideration
of study reports to Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Gauteng |
|
03.11.2004 |
·
Presentation
by Boxing South Africa on 2202/003 Annual Report |
|
05.11.2004 |
·
Presentation
by Swimming South Africa on development programmes and transformation
progress |
|
09.11.2001 |
·
Presentation
by SRSA on Annual Report 2003/04; school sport programme and mass
participation programme. |
|
10.11.2004 |
·
Briefing
by NOCSA and SACGA |
|
16.11.2004 |
·
Presentation
by SASC on Annual Report and Consideration of Committees Annual Report and
Draft Programme for 2005 |
Outstanding
matters:
·
Briefing
by Premier Soccer League on mechanisms in place for safety at stadiums
·
Golf
federation to brief the Committee on matters affecting golf in the country and
reasons for lack of development.
·
Joint
meeting with PC on Education to discuss issues of school sport.
·
Briefing
by Sport Science Institute on development programmes
·
Presentation
by SCIR on research done in relation to sport issues and the benefit of
federations for the research.
·
Study
tour to Australia and France to learn and interact on challenges experience
during hosting of World Cup and spin offs after the hosting. Korea-Japan to
determine the reasons that led them to demolish stadiums built during the
Soccer World Cup in preparation for 2010 Soccer World Cup in South Africa.
6. Financial statements
a. Provincial visits
|
Period |
Purpose of
visit |
Names of
Members |
Number of Staff |
Date Report
Tabled |
Costs |
|
9-12 August 2004 |
The visit was
to measure their readiness for 2010 and whether the monies paid by Sport and
Recreation South Africa (SRSA) to federations reach the clubs in the
provinces as it is suppose to be and challenges experienced. The Committee
was also checking at the conditions of facilities built by SRSA and the
accessibility of those facilities and also to measure the reality against
SRSAs programmes. |
Mr. B M
Komphela (ANC) Mr. M M Dikgacwi (ANC) Mr C T Frolick (ANC) Mr T J Louw (ANC) Mr. E Mtshali
(ANC) Gen B H
Holomisa (UDM) Mr. C B
Herandien (NNP) Mr R Bhoola
(MF) |
1 |
Published in
the ATC on 27 September 2004 |
R59 818.00 |
|
314 October
2004 |
Same as the
above |
Mr B M Komphela
(NC) Mr C T Frolick
(ANC) Mr M M Dikgacwi (ANC) Mr T J Louw (ANC) Ms D M Morobi (ANC) Ms M M
Ramakaba-Lesia (ANC) Mr E Mtshali
(ANC) Mr S J Masango
(DA) Rev SMS Khumalo(ACDP) |
1 |
Not yet tabled. |
R178 616.00 |
6.1
Catering
= R19 017.60
6.2
Oversight
R230 117.00
|
Membership |
Appointment
Date |
Discharge |
|
African
National Congress |
|
|
|
Bogopane-Zulu,
Mrs H I |
23 June 2004 |
|
|
Carrim, Mr.
Y I |
23 June 2004 |
|
|
Dikgacwi,
Mr. M M |
23 June 2004 |
|
|
Frolick, Mr.
C T |
23 June 2004 |
|
|
Komphela,
Mr. B M |
25 June 2004 |
|
|
Louw, Mr. T
J |
23 June 2004 |
|
|
Louw, Mr. S
K* |
23 June 2004 |
|
|
Mlangeni,
Mr. A |
23 June 2004 |
|
|
Mngomezulu,
Mr G P* |
23 June 2004 |
|
|
Morobi, Mrs
D M |
23 June 2004 |
|
|
Mtshali, Mr.
E |
23 June 2004 |
|
|
Ramakaba-Lesiea,
Ms M M |
23 June 2004 |
|
|
Reid, Mr. L
R R |
23 June 2004 |
|
|
Schoeman, Dr
E A* |
23 June 2004 |
|
|
Zulu, Prince
B Z* |
23 June 2004 |
|
Democratic
Alliance
|
Lee, Mr. T D |
|
|
|
Masango, Mr.
S J |
|
|
Inkatha
Freedom Party
|
Zikalala, Ms C N Z |
|
|
|
Mr. B W
Dlamini |
|
|
United
Democratic Movement
|
Holomisa,
Mr. B H |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Independent
Democrats
|
Gore, Mr. V
C |
|
|
|
|
|
|
New National
Party
|
Herandien,
Mr. C B |
|
|
|
|
|
|
African
Christian Democratic Party
|
Khumalo, Rev
M S |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority Front
|
Bhoola, Mr.
R B* |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2.1 CONTROL
COMMITTEE SECRETARY: TENDA MADIMA
[September
2000 to date]
2.2 COMMITTEE
SECRETARY: NTOMBEKHAYA MBUQE
[June
2002 to date]
2.3 COMMITTEE
ASSISTANT: NTHABISENG BOROTHO
[May
2001 to date ]
2.4 CHARLENE
SHELDON: TRANSCRIPTION TYPIST
[2003
to date]
2.5 SECRETARY
TO CHAIRPERSON: BETSIE VENTER
[June
2004 to date]
2.6 RESEARCHER
(RESEARCH UNIT): FARIEDA
KHAN
[2002
to date]
Adopted by the
Committee on
Signed
.
.
COMMITTEE
SECRETARY DATE
Ntombekhaya
Mbuqe
Signed
..
..
CONTROL
COMMITTEE SECRETARY DATE
Tenda Madima
Signed
..
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON DATE
B M Komphela