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MINISTER OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: QUESTION 1558 FOR WRITTEN REPLY
A draft reply to the above question asked by Mr G R Morgan (DA) is attached
for your consideration.
DIRECTOR-GENERAL
DATE:
DRAFT REPLY APPROVED/AMENDED
MRS B E E MOLEWA, MP
MINISTER OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
DATE:
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION NO 1558
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 08 JUNE 2012
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 17)
1558. Mr G R Morgan (DA) to ask the Minister of Water and Environmental
Affairs:
(1) Whether, with reference to her reply to question 1327 on 18 May
2012, she has been informed of a certain letter of complaint
(details furnished); if so, what was her response to the letter;
if not,
(2) whether she will investigate the issues raised in the specified
letter; if not, why not; if so,
(3) whether the person against whom the complaint is being lodged in
the letter will be investigated for racial discrimination
against the previous owner of the portion of land; if not, why
not; if so, what are the relevant details of the process that
will be undertaken;
(4) whether she will provide a written response to the firm of
attorneys on this specified matter; if not, why not; if so, what
are the relevant details? NW1879E
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REPLY:
1) Yes, a letter of complaint was received and acknowledged by the
Director-General and a response regarding compensation was sent
to Les Dekker and Associates acting for Mr. Haarsbroek. Refer to
Annexure A.
2) The official (name furnished) was asked to respond to the
allegations made against her. In her response, she denied having
uttered such racial remarks to Mr. Haarsbroek.
For the Department to conduct proper investigation, Mr.
Haarsbroek must provide the Department with proof of his
allegations. However, the Department has responded to the letter
of complaint by Les Dekker and Associates acting for Mr.
Haarsbroek. Refer to Annexure B.
3) Falls away.
4) Falls away.
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