POLITICS LIVE: Has Gordhan's budget performance given Zuma second thoughts?
Gordhan's supporters appear to have won a titanic battle behind the scenes over the planned swearing in of Brian Molefe
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's budget speech has come and gone amid a swirl of speculation that President Jacob Zuma wished to remove him from the Treasury. So, is Gordhan more or less likely to be reshuffled following his performance in Parliament? His most likely replacement, Brian Molefe, now apparently an active member of two ANC branches in two provinces, was set to be sworn in ahead of his budget speech. This would have made for compelling political theatre, particularly for those wanting him to take over from Gordhan. He would have been sworn in to loud applause and would have taken his seat to listen to Gordhan. After the speech, he would have been asked for his comment and he would have gone out of his way to support Gordhan and to indicate that he would have delivered pretty much the same budget. Perhaps he would have even praised Gordhan. He would have been granted a speaking slot during the budget debate where he would have outlined his vision for the country's financ...
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