Minister Tau must explain ANC appointments to IDC board – EFF

THE EFF will know this week if its efforts to have Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau grilled by MPs over the appointments of prominent ANC figures to Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), will be granted.

- RAPULA MOATSHE

Mzwandile Masina, chairperson of a Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition said he has responded to the EFF in writing, undertaking to provide a detailed answer within 48 hours after Monday, pending consultation with Parliament's legal advisors.

The EFF had asked Masina to summon Tau to explain the appointment process for Ayanda Dlodlo, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, and Dr Sydney Mufamadi to the IDC board, questioning the criteria used and suggesting the appointments are politically-driven.

Asked if he will grant the EFF’s request and summon Tau to appear before the committee, Masina said: “I have written to the EFF and undertook to respond fully in writing within 48 hours after Monday. This will be after receiving full legal counsel from Parliament.” EFF national spokesperson and MP Sinawo Thambo expressed grave concern over the recent appointments of the three ANC loyalists to the IDC board.