Change is an evolution, not a revolution, says deputy finance minister Sarupen
DA man tells of splash of cold water in his face at the National Treasury
08 November 2024 - 05:00
A healthy dose of reality is what the DA’s deputy minister of finance Ashor Sarupen received after joining the National Treasury over four months ago.
“In opposition, you think that there’s a magic lever you pull to get things done... you don’t appreciate the complexities of government... I have been given a splash of cold water on the face,” Sarupen told Business Day in the aftermath of the budget. ..
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