Question NW2591 to the Minister of Public Enterprises

Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

1. Whether a certain person (name and details furnished) promised any illegal miners valid permits that would allow them to legally dig for diamonds on land owned by Alexkor; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are relevant details; 2. what agreement did Alexkor and illegal diamond miners agree upon in 2020 which allegedly allowed a group of illegal miners to dig for two hours daily for a period of four months on land owned by Alexkor; 3. whether he will furnish Mrs V van Dyk with the agreement between the illegal miners and Alexkor; if not, why not; if so, on what date; 4. (a) what percentage of the diamonds did Alexkor receive, (b) what are the reasons that the alleged agreement of four months was suspended in November 2020 which was one month before the end of the agreement and (c) did any altercations between illegal miners and security at or acting for Alexkor cause injuries and/or deaths of any miners; 5. whether the specified person has been transferred to the African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation; if not, how is he involved in the specified company; if so, (a) what are the reasons, (b) on what terms and (c) will Alexkor be transferred to the state-owned