Shaik family 'want to negotiate'
05/03/2007 14:44  - (SA)  

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Durban - The family of convicted Durban businessman Schabir Shaik has been "lobbying" Correctional Services Minister Ngconde Balfour in an attempt to "negotiate a deal" reducing his imprisonment term, the Daily News reported on Monday.

Citing a "high level source" in the correctional services department, the newspaper reported that the family had made repeated requests to meet with the minister.

The report said Balfour was apparently reluctant to meet with the Shaik family.

Shaik's brother, Mo, told the Daily News the family would not comment.

"We want the media to leave us alone," he said.

Meanwhile, correctional services spokesperson Luphumzo Kebeni said he had no knowledge of the requests for a meeting with Balfour.

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