Hon Speaker, the hon Minister has answered me in her response now. Thank you.
Allegations in media reports regarding conviction for theft
254. Mr M Waters (DA) asked the Minister of Health:
(1) Whether, in light of the allegations in recent media reports, she had been convicted of theft in 1976 or thereabouts while employed at the Athlone Hospital in Botswana; if so,
(2) whether she disclosed this information to the President when she was informed of his decision to appoint her to this portfolio; if not, why not; if so, what was his response?