EASTERN CAPE | UAE PRESIDENT SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN LOCAL VISIT CONTINUES TO STIR UP CONTROVERSY

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The Democratic Alliance has submitted a Promotion of Access to Information Act to Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane.

The party wants him to provide records of the decision that allowed provincial authorities to lease a portion of government-owned Bulembu Airport in Bhisho to the President of the UAE.

President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's visit raised concerns after it was revealed that he not only landed at Bulembu Airport but that he also upgraded the facility to the tune of R20-million.

The Daily Dispatch reported that 60 people arrived at the airport on flights on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday after obtaining special permission from home affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi to use it as a port of entry at Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane’s request. 

IMAGE | UAE President Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan/Instagram

‎‏“It is a blessing to be able to spend holidays with family and loved ones,” said the president.

“On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, I wish the people of the UAE and the world continued peace and happiness.”

UAE President Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has shared a picture of himself and his family during their Eid Al-Fitr celebrations amid questions over his visit.

African Transformation Movement says the President of  UAE's alleged  R20 million upgrade of the Bulembu airport near Qonce in Eastern Cape raises a lot of questions. 

The ATM was reacting to the landing of an UAE entourage of 500 people at the airport

Meanwhile President Cyril Ramaphosa says cabinet ministers who facilitated visit of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan to South Africa will give details in relation to this visit.