The decision to charge Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan with fraud had a negative effect on the economy and a repeat should be avoided, the ANC says. National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Shaun Abrahams on Monday announced the withdrawal of charges against Gordhan and two former SARS officials. ANC spokesman Zizi Kodwa said on Monday that the NPA’s decision to charge "Gordhan and others have had a negative impact on the economy and created unnecessary speculations about the real motive". "The ANC calls on the appointing authority to engage the NPA leadership to avoid a repeat of this and to protect the independence and integrity of the NPA." The party welcomed Monday’s decision by the NPA and said it had always believed Gordhan was innocent. Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula was more emphatic in his response. “Charges dropped against Min Gordhan‚ why so much brouhaha when there was no case? This is just not on. Period!” he tweeted. “Risking a downgrade and everything‚ ...
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