Question NW1589 to the Minister of Mineral Resources
19 June 2017 - NW1589
Lekota, Mr M to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)(a) What is his position regarding allegations that (i) a certain family (details furnished) was involved in his appointment as the Minister of Mineral Resources and (ii) his CV was forwarded to a certain person (name furnished) and (b) what is his relationship with the specified family; (2) who (a) organised his trip to Dubai in December 2015 and (b) paid for the trip?
Reply:
1. a). The President appoints Ministers and assigns their powers and functions and may dismiss them.
- b). They are mining industry stakeholders.
2 a and b). The trip was organized and paid for by the Department of Mineral Resources.
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017