8 August 2006
The Minister of Public Enterprises (DPE), Alec Erwin, has expressed his
regret at the publication of the alleged delay in the establishment of the
second network operator (SNO), by Business Day dated 7 August 2006.
This comes after the DPE repeatedly said that it was premature to divulge
any information around the SNO.
As the DPE we wish to place on record that the information in the story is
inaccurate. An announcement will be made once the negotiations have been
concluded. We are confident that this is in the best interest of the SNO and
its launch.
We have no doubt that the SNO will form an integral part of the
telecommunications sector and contribute to lowering telephone costs.
Issued by: Department of Public Enterprise
8 August 2006
Source: Department of Public Enterprise (http://www.dpe.gov.za)
