Issued by: Government Communications & Information System (GCIS)
12 August 1999
Reports in the media regarding the awarding of a contract to the Swedish aerospace company, SAAB, are untrue.
Mr Jay Naidoo, chief negotiator for the South African government, said that the negotiating process has not reached finalization. "This process has still a way to go. Final approval for the deal will have to be made by the Cabinet", Mr Naidoo said. For further information please contact Faizal Dawjee: 0832542923