Stoic Gordhan gets standing ovation at funeral of ANC stalwart Kathrada
Gordhan says he was ‘inspired’ by Ahmed Kathrada, and noted the standing ovation was ‘an acknowledgment of a reasonably all right public servant’
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has talked about how he is handling uncertainty about his job and the political drama that has unfolded this week. Speaking to eNCA at Ahmed Kathrada’s funeral‚ Gordhan said he drew inspiration from the late Kathrada and his friend Laloo Chiba. He explained how he was dealing with the pressure engulfing him and his leadership at the Treasury since their recall from an investment roadshow in London. "You deal with it in a professional way and as good cadre of the ANC — which is you have been asked to do a particular job‚ you do it as best as you can‚ remembering always that we are here to serve the public and the national good. If one is told services are not required any longer‚ that is the end of one chapter and the opening of a new chapter. We go on asking the question‚ how can I continue contributing to a better SA‚" a calm Gordhan said. eNCA anchor Cathy Mohlahlana asked him how he sounded so composed: "You have to be content. That is the life tha...
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