Mineral resources DG resigns

Johannesburg - Mineral Resources Director General Thibedi Ramontja has resigned, citing personal reasons.

Ramontja, who has been with the Department for years, will leave the Department at the end of January, the Department said in a statement.

"I am thankful to the government of South Africa for the opportunities afforded to me, including being DG of is Department," he said.

Mineral Resources Minister  Mosebenzi Zwane praised Ramontja for his contribution to the Department and government.

"(Ramontja) and I worked well since I joined the Department. His work ethic and commitment are indeed commendable and I would like to wish him well for the future," Zwane said.