EWN reports that as speculation and uncertainty about Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan possible axing from the Cabinet continues, labour federation Cosatu has expressed its support for him, calling him a brave man with a nerve of steel.
Cosatu is the ruling African National Congress’ (ANC’s) alliance partner. Cosatu’s general secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali also said that Gordhan was “a brave man who believes in his own principles.” He said that if the Cabinet reshuffle did happen and Gordhan was axed, it would be interesting to know the reasons for his ousting. There was still no word from the Presidency on the future of Gordhan on Wednesday morning and still no explanation as to why he was ordered to return home from a roadshow in London in such a hurry.
- Read this report by Clement Manyathela in full at EWN
- Read too, Decision to recall Gordhan from roadshow an embarrassment for SA, says Cosatu, at News24
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