The Minister of Trade and Industry (the dti), Dr Rob Davies, has temporarily removed the Chairperson of the Estate Agency Affairs Board (EAAB), Thami Bolani as a board member. The removal takes effect as of today Friday, 26 August 2011.
Bolani’s removal follows allegations that he has contravened the conditions of his appointment as a member of the board. These allegations came about due to disclosures made to the dti regarding an alleged conflict of interest.
Minister Davies has sanctioned that an independent forensic investigation be undertaken into the set of allegations to determine if allegations levelled against Bolani are true. Bolani has undertaken to cooperate fully with the investigation.
Davies wishes to assure the public that the Estate Agency Affairs Board will continue to function as usual and that the dti will render all the necessary support in terms of its oversight role to ensure that EAAB operations are not affected during this period.
Enquiries:
Sidwell Medupe: Head of Media Liaison
Tel: 012 394 1650
Cell: 079 492 1774
E-mail: MSMedupe@thedti.gov.za
