1) Whether, with reference to the adjustment of official vehicle cost thresholds for ministers and premiers to R1,1 million, the National Treasury has quantified the total annual cost of official vehicle benefits and related perks; if not,

Vehicle cost threshold adjustment for official vehicles (R1.1 million)

The Minister of Finance authority allows an annual adjustment of the official vehicle price threshold for Members of the Executive, and the threshold has been revised to R1.1 million (inclusive of VAT, security upgrades, and maintenance plans). Departments may still use their own discretion to procure vehicles that cost less than the threshold if available.

Who it is for

departments procuring official vehicles for Members of the Executive

How to act on it

Use the applicable price threshold in procurement decisions for official vehicles; departments may use their own discretion to procure vehicles costing less than the threshold if available.

Annual reporting template for quantifying official vehicle costs for oversight

A reporting template was developed so National Treasury and other relevant stakeholders can quantify the cost of official vehicles for oversight and reporting, based on departmental records of vehicle acquisitions/disposals and costs included in annual reports.

Who it is for

National Treasury and other relevant stakeholders involved in oversight and reporting; departments preparing annual reports

How to act on it

Departments record the required vehicle acquisition/disposal details and costs, then include them in their annual reports using the reporting template developed for this purpose.