Unfair that people lost jobs over ‘rogue unit’ claims, says Pravin Gordhan
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says the special investigative unit police are investigating him for setting in SARS up acted within its mandate and it was unfair people lost their jobs because of perceptions that the division was illegal. "I am not rogue, nor was there a rogue unit," he said in a speech late on Tuesday in Johannesburg. "It’s unfair, it’s unjust and it’s just plain wrong", said Gordhan, a former SARS commissioner. Tax officials such as Ivan Pillay, Johann van Loggerenberg and Adrian Lackay had lost their jobs because of concern that they were acting outside their mandate, Gordhan said. The investigation and possible charges against Gordhan knocked the rand and bonds.
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.