Hon Chairperson, I would just like to indicate that hon Mr P D Mbhele is not here today, but hon Mr B M Bhanga will stand in for him.
Mitigation of damage caused by job losses in mining industry
189. Mr P D Mbhele (Cope) asked the Minister of Mineral Resources:
Whether her department has taken any steps to mitigate the potential damage caused by the shedding of jobs in the mining industry; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?