"ANC could lose 2019 polls" |
Former South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has said that if the current state of affairs continue, the African National Congress (ANC) will lose power in 2019. Gordhan and his deputy Mcebisi Jonas were axed last month in President Jacob Zuma`s controversial Cabinet reshuffle. Gordhan was sacked over allegations that he held a secret meeting abroad in a bid to undermine South Africa and its economy.Gordhan - widely seen as a bulwark against government corruption in South Africa - also appeared to back deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa to succeed Zuma. Ramaphosa has been extremely brave. He has spoken truth to power at difficult times. He has demonstrated that he is a leader of great mettle that would serve South Africa well into the future.Gordhan also came out in support of a judicial commission of inquiry into allegations of "state capture" by the controversial Gupta family and Zuma`s benefactors as recommended by former public protector Thuli Madonsela in her State of Capture report. He said such a commission headed by an independent judge would "clear the air" on allegations of state capture. Zuma, 75, is due to step down as head of the ANC in December and as President ahead of the 2019 general election.
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