MINISTER CARLISLE CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE RTMC SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
The Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Work Robin Carlisle has, as a major shareholder of the RTMC (Road Traffic Management Corporation), today called for an immediate meeting with the organization's shareholders to be fully briefed on the investigation into the serious allegations of the misappropriation of taxpayers money.
The following is the letter that he sent to the Board's Chairperson, Dr. John Sampson.
08 February 2010
Dr. John Sampson
Chairperson
Road Traffic Management Corporation
Dear Dr. Sampson
I am writing to you as a shareholder of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), in my capacity as the Minister of Department of Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape. I urgently seek a comprehensive briefing from you about the serious allegations pertaining to the conduct of the Chief Executive Officer of the RTMC, Mr Ranthoko Rakgoale, and other senior officials of the organization who have been implicated in serious instances of misappropriation, procurement irregularities and gross financial mismanagement.