Department of communications deputy director-general Rosey Sekese says some of the committee members were laying the groundwork to benefit their companies, rather than giving advice that is in the best interests of the department or the country.
"Some of the members were raising issues that were not part of the 2010 agenda. It became clear that they were not there about the 2010 games and were using their participation to try to influence other policy decisions."
Sekese says confidential information was also leaked. She would not disclose what strategic information was disclosed, or how the exposed information could potentially damage the 2010 planning process. However, she says, information leaks bring into question the credibility of government and its ability to plan the games.
Sekese declined to release the names of the companies and individuals involved in the committee.
Deputy communications minister Roy Padayachie announced the formation of the 2010 sector-wide coordinating committee for the ICT industry in the communications budget speech last year.
Chaired by Victor Moche, a former Denel executive, the committee was to advise government on how ICT can enable the 2010 infrastructure to deliver the event.
The committee`s mandate will now be reviewed and communications department director-general Lyndall Shope-Mafole will decide on the best way forward.
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