‘Radical economic transformation’ not a loaded phrase
The Gauteng premier tells legislature the phrase is not ‘politically loaded’ in his province and that he has never been invited to meet the Guptas
Gauteng premier David Makhura was quizzed about radical economic transformation and whether he was close to the Guptas at a provincial legislature sitting on Tuesday. The legislature opened for its second term after a recess‚ with a suggestion by the DA that the ANC stop using the phrase as it was "politically loaded". Makhura replied‚ "There is no confusion‚ not in our province‚" about the meaning of radical economic transformation within the ANC and the South African Community Party. He said numerous policies have been implemented by the ANC to include the majority of citizens in the economy. "We said that we aim to ensure that South Africans participate in the economy and share equitably in the wealth of our country."
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