Publication: News24 Issued: Date: 2001-05-29 Reporter: Sapa Editor:

Committee Okays Yengeni Report


Publication  News24
Date 2001-05-29
Reporter Sapa
Web Link www.news24.co.za

Parliament - Parliament's ethics committee on Tuesday finalised its report on allegations of irregularities concerning the multi-billion rand arms deal.

Earlier this month, the committee decided to postpone an inquiry into whether African National Congress Chief Whip Tony Yengeni failed to disclose a luxury vehicle as a gift or benefit, pending a report by the three agencies investigating the arms deal.

The report adopted on Tuesday was opposed in the committee by several opposition parties, including the Democratic Alliance, Pan Africanist Congress, and the United Democratic Movement.

It, however, includes the minority view that Yengeni should appear before the committee in person to answer claims.

The report is expected to be debated in the National Assembly within the next two weeks.

With acknowledgment to Sapa and News24.