DMR notes the release of the Mining Royalties Research Report by Corruption Watch
The Department of Mineral Resources notes today’s release of the 2018 Mining Royalties Research Report published by Corruption Watch. We welcome the report in so far as it investigates flaws and maladministration and causes thereof in our regional offices in the provinces of Limpopo and the North West.
One of the Minister’s top priorities, upon assuming office, was to address concerns from stakeholders regarding corruption and allegations thereof. Among the initiatives he took was to institute an audit investigation into the regional offices of the Department in the Provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the North West. Also, an inspector found to have misused Section 54 of the Mine Health and Safety Act in return for bribes has since been dismissed.
The Ministry continues to pay attention to allegations inside the Department and in the whole of the industry. Government, working with different sectors of society, has the responsibility to eradicate corruption and ensure that we achieve our goal to grow South Africa. To this end, we are encouraged by Corruption Watch to have undertaken this study. We appreciate them having invited the Department to participate in the official release of the report.
The department will study the report and the issues it highlights, consider where it enhances our commitment to eradicate corruption and how it should respond to the challenges.
