The finance minister needs to be a tough, independent thinker, and above all, must not be a dumb communist (“Ambition may keep Mboweni in harness”, February 7). Put another lightweight in the job and we’re finished. It is probably as simple as that. This country cannot afford anymore messing around with the second-most important job in government. Steve Shepherd,via Businesslive

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