Question NW991 to the Minister of Finance
19 May 2016 - NW991
Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether the Deputy Minister of Finance, Mr Mcebisi Jonas, has provided him with any further particulars concerning the allegation that he, as Deputy Minister of Finance, was offered the position of Minister of Finance by members of the Gupta family as set out in the Deputy Minister’s official media statement dated 16 March 2016; if not, why not; if so, (a) when were the particulars provided, (b) what particulars were provided and (c) why were the particulars provided?
Reply:
The details that the Deputy Minister made public is contained in the media statement released on the 16 March 2016. Please see the media statement attached. The Deputy Minister advises that he is obtaining further legal advice on the matter.