THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
QUESTION FOR WRITTEN REPLY
Question 1114
Dr S M van Dyk (DA) to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry:
What reasons the IDC advanced to prove that economic conditions that had
played a part in the decline of Slabbert Burger Transport (Pty) Ltd?
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Response:
The company in question experienced substantial decreases in sales from
long-standing clients towards the end of 2008 and that was a result of
reduced production which was a direct consequence of the economic downturn
as well as rising fuel input costs which could not be passed on to its
customers. Where these clients have seen increased production lately,
demand for the transport of goods and products from Slabbert Burger
Transport (Pty) Ltd has been restored.