MINING
Keep Mosebenzi Zwane away, mining indaba delegates say
The tainted mineral resources minister’s presence at the 2018 Mining Indaba 'will send the wrong message'
Delegates attending the 2018 Mining Indaba want the South African government to send the clearest possible positive message to the industry by removing Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane and agreeing to reopen talks on mining policy, which is mired in controversy and court processes. While it was highly unlikely Zwane would be summarily removed from his post by Monday, his presence at the showcase of African mining attended by investors from around the world would send the wrong message, some delegates said. Zwane is under investigation for his role in alleged corruption and questionable behaviour while in provincial and national government positions. As much as he has repeatedly protested his innocence, he is likely to be one of the ministers who will be removed once President Jacob Zuma no longer holds office. "The clearest message this government can send is to not have Zwane at the indaba. It would tell us they are serious about corruption and digging this industry out o...
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