Question NW1590 to the Minister of Public Enterprises

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27 December 2017 - NW1590

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Lekota, Mr M to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

(a) What were the circumstances that resulted in the Gupta-owned company allegedly paying for the accommodation of a certain person, (b) what were the reasons surrounding the specified person’s one-day visit to Dubai and (c) what actions does (i) she and (ii) the Board of Eskom intend to take in this matter?

Reply:

(a)

Eskom is not aware of any travels undertaken by Mr Koko at the time of this enquiry as he was on leave at the time. Further, Eskom’s courtesy register does not reflect any courtesies by Mr Koko following his return in the office from leave. We attach Mr Koko’s leave and delegation of authority for this period.

The disciplinary hearing against Mr Koko will be completed in due course and Eskom will be better positioned to provide a response to the question in Jan 2018.

(b)

See (a) above.

(c)(i)

As the Minister, I do not have oversight of the Executive Managers of the State Owned Companies (SOCs). The Board and Chief Executive are entrusted, through the SOC Delegation of Authority (DOA) Framework, to exercise oversight and supervision of the Executive Managers. I await the feedback into the investigation mentioned to the response in part (a) of this question.

(c)(ii)

See (a) above

Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved

Mr. Mogokare Richard Seleke Ms. Lynne Brown, MP

Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises

Date: Date:

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