🔒 WORLDVIEW: Pravin is history, but at least his replacement isn’t Molefe
Pravin Gordhan is a big loss. And having a close Zuma loyalist sets any number of alarm bells ringing. But at least he is not Brian Molefe.
Pravin Gordhan is a big loss. And having a close Zuma loyalist sets any number of alarm bells ringing. But at least he is not Brian Molefe.
Rumour and speculation remains just that. But one thing is certain. This is going to be a week to remember for South Africans everywhere.
South African President Jacob Zuma denied being influenced by anyone in the appointment of cabinet ministers, responding to allegations by his own deputy finance minister that a wealthy family close to Zuma offered him the job of finance minister.
South African cabinet minister Ngoako Ramathlodi was invited to the home of the Gupta family, his advisor told Reuters on Thursday.
Treasury has refused to comment on reports that Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas met with the politically-connected Gupta family to discuss whether he wanted the top job in the ministry.
Mosebenzi Joseph Zwane will succeed Ngoako Ramathlodi as mineral resources minister, who has become the public service and administration minister.