1. A preliminary investigation to establish the veracity of the allegations made in the protected disclosure has been instituted by the Minister of Science and Technology and the CSIR Board.
(a) A preliminary investigation is still underway and the Minister is unable to ascertain the date within which the investigation will be concluded.
(b) The General Council of the Bar of South Africa has been briefed to conduct the preliminary investigation into the allegations made in the protected disclosure.
2. The Minister will advise Cabinet on the outcome of the preliminary investigation.
3. The CSIR Board as the Accounting Authority of the CSIR was advised of the protected disclosure.