The point has been noted.
Trip to Switzerland by Minister for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs
12. Mr M G P Lekota (Cope) asked the President of the Republic: (1) Whether the Minister for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs provided any reason for undertaking a trip to Switzerland; if not, why not; if so, what reason did he provide;
(2) whether he accepted that the reason given was authentic and valid; if so, what are the relevant details; if not,
(3) whether he authorised the Minister to undertake the trip; if not, (a) how did the Minister justify his trip and (b) what report did he submit with regard to the trip; if so, what are the relevant details;
(4) whether he intends requesting that the Minister refund money spent on the trip if it is found to have been irregular; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(5) whether he intends taking any action against the Minister if the trip is found to have been unofficial; if not, why not; if so, (a) how and (b) when?