Wits students can look forward to being taught by Prof Pravin Gordhan
The former finance minister has been appointed as visiting professor in the Wits School of Governance‚ effective from December 1
Future government managers will now learn the ropes from Pravin Gordhan‚ the respected former finance minister. Gordhan has been appointed as visiting professor in the Wits School of Governance‚ effective from December 1. "He has played an integral role in SAs history and we believe that his strong experience‚ sound public financial management and principled stand on good governance and transformation of the economy will add substantial value to the academic programme‚" said Prof David Everatt‚ head of the Wits School of Governance. "Gordhan’s strong views on corruption and financial mismanagement are well known — these are the vales that we want to impress upon our students‚ many of whom serve in the public sector." Dean of the faculty of commerce‚ law and management‚ Prof Imraan Valodia‚ said: "This is a substantial appointment that will bode well for the faculty." According to Valodia: "Mr Gordhan will join the likes of Nhlanhla Nene (interim director of Wits Business School)‚ Ma...
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