Minister Pravin Gordhan & Denel Chaiperson to visit Rheinmetall Denel Munition plant
The Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr Pravin Gordhan together with Denel SOC Board Chairperson, Ms Monhla Hlahla will today visit the Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) plant in Somerset West, Capet Town. The plant experienced an explosion at its propellant operations on Monday, 03 September, which led to a number of fatalities.
Minister Gordhan and Ms Hlahla together with RDM CEO, Mr Norbert Schulze will assess the extent of the damage to the facility and speak to some of the employees affected by the explosion.
The Minister visit will be as follows:
Venue: Rheinmetall Denel Munition, Reeb Road, Firgrove, Somerset West, 7130
Date: 7 September 2018
Time: 14h00
For media enquiries contact:
Adrian Lackay
Cell: 083 388 2580
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