Pravin Gordhan’s retirement has come as a shock to many South Africans. Image via X @pravingordhan.
‘Good riddance’: Pravin Gordhan to retire from politics, SA celebrates
South Africans nation-wide have clapped hands following the announcement that seasoned politician Pravin Gordhan plans to retire soon.
Pravin Gordhan’s retirement has come as a shock to many South Africans. Image via X @pravingordhan.
South Africans on social media have recently celebrated in abundance following the announcement that Pravin Gordhan will be retiring from politics soon.
SA CELEBRATES PRAVIN GORDHAN’S UPCOMING RETIREMENT
In a shared statement, the Department of Public Enterprise revealed that Pravin Gordhan is planning on turning his back on politics.
“The Department of Public Enterprise (DPE) can confirm that Minister Pravin Gordhan has expressed his intention to retire from active politics when the term of the current administration comes to an end following the elections,” the statement read.
Gordhan is said to have decided to get candid about his plan to retire from politics to set in motion a smooth transition for the department’s processes.
“Minister Gordhan thanks the Acting Director-General and staff of DPE; the boards and management and employees of the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and all other stakeholders for their collaboration and contribution to reforming and rebuilding the SOEs,” the statement read.
Gordhan’s retirement plans have caused South Africans to go into a frenzy on social media.
TAKE A LOOK AT SOME REACTIONS FROM SOUTH AFRICANS BELOW…
“Good riddance. He knows the ship is sinking and he will go down with it,” @zenlife_chauke wrote.
“Why can’t he resign like now? It’s not like there’s something constructive he’s doing 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️,” @sean105101 reacted.
“The biggest crook ever to set foot on this land, in a normal Republic, he would face treason charges,” @skizoland commented.
“He was never held accountable, arguably the most powerful politician in our lifetime,” @vonakalani said.
“He has already done more damage than good to the economy and to most of us poor majority. Congratulations to him for amassing all the wealth for his family at our expense,” @of_unisex replied.
