DA lays criminal charge against GNT

DA provincial spokesperson for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Jacques Smalle presented himself at the Polokwane Police Station on Monday morning to lay a criminal complaint against the board and executive management of Great North Transport (GNT) for the non-payment of employee pension fund and medical aid contributions.

- Barry Viljoen

According to Smalle, the board and executive management of the Limpopo Economic Development Agency (Leda) will also be enjoined in this complaint. “As the sole shareholder of GNT, Leda bears statutory and fiduciary oversight responsibilities for GNT's operations and financial conduct. They too must be held accountable and face consequence management,” Smalle explained.

According to Smalle, the shocking extent of this crisis was laid bare during an urgent meeting of Limpopo's Portfolio Committee on Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, convened last Friday evening, following the DA's sustained calls for GNT and Leda to appear before the committee to explain and account.