Gupta Influence Over South African Government Questioned

Official opposition party the Democratic Alliance has called on Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan to respond to reports that Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas was offered the position of Finance Minister ahead of him during a meeting with the Guptas last year.

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan briefs media ahead of the Budget Speech. Minister Pravin Gordhan, Deputy Minister Mcebisi Jonas and Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago (file photo).

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