DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
NCOP
QUESTION FOR WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION NO.: 322
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 19 August 2011
322. Mr D B Feldman (COPE-Gauteng) to ask the Minister of Public
Enterprises:
Whether Transnet and Eskom will take the responsibility for the 640
permanent and 108 contractor jobs that will be lost as a result of the
closure of a certain refinery (name furnished) near Springs; if not, why
not; if so, how will his department rectify this situation? CW411E
Reply:
No, Eskom and Transnet will not take responsibility for the closure of the
refinery and the loss of jobs. The closing of the refinery is the sole
responsibility of the companyâs management and its leadership.