It’s never an easy one and there’s no way Pravin Gordhan could have made everyone happy, but there were a few points we thought you should take a look at.
According to economics expert Andre Roux, finance minister Pravin Gordhan’s plan for the next 12 months could end up as nothing but a hollow speech should he be removed afterwards.
In yet another move seemingly edging him closer to cabinet, the ANC has shoehorned ‘Saxonwold Shebeen’ Molefe into a top finance committee position before he’s even been sworn in as MP.
The decision to give former Eskom CEO, Brian Molefe, a seat in the country’s parliament comes with the potential to cause great economic pain for South Africa.
Things could be about to get rough, very rough.
A lot more goes into the making of South Africa’s final national budget than many people realise. The process involves extensive legalities designed to ensure public oversight.
Jacob Zuma’s loyalists have stepped up their campaign against finance minister Pravin Gordhan, with some NEC members joining the call for the president to sack the minister.
The ANCYL’s comments only serve to further fuel rumours of a cabinet reshuffle.
The South African economy can’t continue the way it has been, we need transformation now.
With stalled economic growth and threats of credit rating downgrade, South Africa’s 2017/18 budget will need to dig deep to foster recovery.
The son of the president, famous for, well… attacking anyone who has an opinion about his dad, has lashed out at finance minister Pravin Gordhan and his deputy Mcebisi Jonas. South Africans noticed.
Speaking at the 2017 World Economic Forum in Davos, the ‘kanniedood’ finance minister pulled out his pom-poms and punted team SA like a pro.
Mzansi’s clearly putting its best foot forward, with deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and finance minister Pravin Gordhan representing us at #WEF2017.
“Tell me what is it that I have done wrong? And when I ask them, they run out of answers.” Well, we can think of a few. You know, off the top of our heads.
The finance minister has assured South Africans that things are looking up.
The whole economically-aware population of South Africa is celebrating that the three main ratings agencies held off on junking the country’s financial reputation in the past two weeks. I am celebrating too. But a closer look is needed.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan admitted in a parliamentary response that there is a lack of accountability and cooperation from the top management at the South African Revenue Service (Sars)
NPA boss – for now – Shaun Abrahams has submitted his representations on why he should keep his job, this after Jacob Zuma threw him under the bus a few weeks ago for botching the Pravin Gordhan job.
Well what do you know, the president has turned on his partner in crime after they failed to oust Gordhan.
Tom Moyane has been weighed and found seriously wanting.
The withdrawal of charges against South Africa’s Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan by the country’s National Prosecuting Authority brings to mind events in 2008 when a judge quashed corruption charges against current President Jacob Zuma.
This time the charges will relate to the so-called rogue unit.
While ANC members did their best to defend the NPA boss and his alleged dealings with the party, even going so far as to suggest it is his job to roll out government policy; The DA, EFF and Freedom Front Plus at least gave Abrahams a proper grilling.
NPA boss — for now — Shaun Abrahams has made it clear that the war on Gordhan was not politically motivated, but parliament’s not convinced and wants him to explain himself.
Several marches, broadly happening under the #SaveSouthAfrica banner, are planned for Pretoria on Wednesday.