Ramatlhodi says Guptas invited him for dinner but he declined
17 March 2016
Durban - Public service and administration minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi on Thursday confirmed that he was invited to a dinner with the Gupta family at their Saxonwold mansion but he declined.
His spokesperson advocate Mahlodi Moufhe confirmed to News24 that the offer took place shortly after Ramatlhodi was appointed minister.
Moufhe said: "He got the offer shortly after he was appointed minister [of mineral resources] but he declined. It was to have dinner with them at their home.”
The revelations come a day after deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas admitted that he was offered former finance minister Nhlanhla Nene’s job before the latter was removed.