Pravin Gordhan says he and Jacob Zuma could still have a cup of tea together
Speaking at media conference on Friday, the former finance minister thanked the crowd gathered there for its support
Axed finance minister Pravin Gordhan believes he and President Jacob Zuma can maintain a friendly relationship. Speaking at a media conference with outgoing deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas‚ Gordhan was asked about his relationship with President Jacob Zuma‚ who fired him on Thursday night. "I have known him since 1974 … There have always been constructive engagements. I hope to visit him soon and have a cup of tea and talk about things we have mutual interest in‚" he said. Outside the briefing at the Treasury’s offices‚ crowds sang and called for corruption in government to end. The protest was organised by civil society group Save SA. March attendee Kim Harrisburg said she had come out to the event "because it is better than using Twitter or complaining … about the state of the country". Brakpan resident Bongani Mguni said he believed other countries including Russia and China knew SA was up for sale. He vowed to continue protesting. Moegamat Abrahams had come from Midrand‚ m...
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