Statement by Dr Essop Pahad, Minister in the Presidency, on
meeting representative of Thomson CSF
meeting representative of Thomson CSF
16 August 2006
Arising from reports in weekend newspapers and subsequent media inquiries,
in good faith I requested my Office to verify whether I had met with a
representative of Thomson CSF. My Office has informed me that such a meeting -
which was with Mr Alain Thetard - did occur. This was on 23 February 1999 when
I was Deputy Minister. I have no recollection of details of the discussion,
though it would be normal for contact with persons across a wide spectrum of
society to take place routinely.
Enquiries:
Louis du Plooy
Head: Ministerial Services
The Presidency, South Africa
Cell: 082 575 3985
E-mail: louis@po.gov.za
Issued by: The Presidency
16 August 2006
Source: SAPA
