PRESIDENT Jacob Zuma has arrived in China where he will be attending the Group of 20 (G-20) leaders’ summit, accompanied by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.There has been a renewed push against Gordhan through a Hawks investigation and wide speculation that his arrest was imminent.On numerous occasions the Presidency has tried to quash speculation that Zuma and Gordhan were at "war" with each other, and that the investigation into the minister was politically motivated.The G-20 summit is taking place in Hangzhou, China. The Presidency said SA’s participation in the G-20 was aimed at advancing the national agenda, including strong growth and better employment.While at the summit, Zuma will participate in the annual Business of 20 engagement with the B-20 business community, the Presidency said.There would also be an informal meeting of the Brics leaders, of which SA is part, on the sidelines of the G-20, ahead of its summit in Goa, India, in October.International Relations and Co-ope...
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