Gwede Mantashe cites poor roads, weather for postponing controversial Xolobeni visit.
In a statement, Mantashe’s office said:"A delegation of cabinet ministers – led by the minister of mineral resources – which would have met with the Xolobeni community on Thursday has postponed the visit to the area. This follows the heavy rainfall that led to flooding and caused damage to the roads."
According to Mantashe's office, the delegation was meant to engage the community on potential development of the area. This would have involved discussing a development model around road and transport infrastructure, agriculture and fisheries, tourism and mining. "It is unfortunate that such a critical government visit had to be postponed due to inadequate road infrastructure," the department said.
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