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While you were sleeping: 31 August 2016

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31 Aug

"My mom is always telling me it takes a long time to get to the top, but a short time to get to the bottom."

– Miley Cyrus

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Analysis: Does ‘unreserved confidence’ from NWC (sans Zuma) mean Gordhan has real political support?

For as long as Pravin Gordhan remains Minister of Finance while Jacob Zuma is South Africa’s president, the question would have to be asked whether he has political support to do his job. Gordhan was appointed under duress and Zuma has made it known that he felt Des van Rooyen was “most qualified” for the position. Gordhan has been under attack from the Hawks, several state-owned companies, the ANC deputy secretary general, the youth and women’s leagues of the ANC, the military veterans association and other Gupta family cohorts. What matters is whether he has political backing from the presidency and his organisation, the ANC. By RANJENI MUNUSAMY.
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While you were sleeping: 31 August 2016

Story of the Day

Analysis: Does ‘unreserved confidence’ from NWC (sans Zuma) mean Gordhan has real political support?

While you were sleeping

Key ISIL leader killed

Apple to fight Irish tax penalty

Trump to visit Mexico's president

Chris Brown arrested

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Financial Data

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