PETER Bruce and the panel of editors ask whether President Jacob Zuma’s desperation is starting to show with his latest moves, why the urgency to get rid of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and will South African Airways ever get it right? A letter was sent to Gordhan on Monday demanding that he present himself to the Hawks to face charges for his role in the SA Revenue Service covert unit. Gordhan released a statement on Wednesday that said he would not report to the Hawks due to legal reasons and other pressing commitments. Business Day editor Tim Cohen said any questions as to the ANC’s response after the elections had now been answered. He said it was clear the party was preparing to double down and carry on what they have been doing. "They are out to get Pravin Gordhan, it is clear now that the knives are out for him and that has a lot of consequences down the road," he said. With the municipal elections out of the way, and the loss of power in some of the countries most influen...
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