"Mining is a big, hairy, risky business," says Barry Davison.
We need certainty in mining ... to invest ... There are unknown costs in South Africa, imposed by the Black Economic Empowerment Charter or by the imposition of too high royalties.
If the statement by the former chairperson of Gold Fields is correct, as previously stated, that names were shoved down Gold Fields' throat, then that is nothing short of gross institutionalised corruption and blackmail under the guise of black economic empowerment.
The dodgy R2,1 billion BEE deal was facilitated by former bank robber Gayton McKenzie, the best friend of sushi king Kenny Kunene. Who were the ANC's preferred names? We've heard those of Baleka Mbete, Mandla Msimang, Limpho Hani, the widow of the late Chris Hani. Hon Minister, would you confirm or deny that this practice of insisting upon the enrichment of members of the ANC is a prerequisite of doing business in South Africa?