ANALYSIS: Gordhan challenges his detractors, says Treasury was a target for state capture | News24

20 Nov 2018

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA â?? NOVEMBER 12: Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan at Zondoâ??s commission of inquiry into state capture on November 12, 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Testifying at the inquiry, former public enterprises minister Barbara Hogan revealed that the ANC and its alliance partner ANCYL, attacked her as they pushed for the beleaguered Simphiwe Gama to be appointed Transnet CEO. (Photo by Gallo Images / Netwerk24 / Felix Dlangamandla)

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Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan continued with his testimony at the judicial commission of inquiry into state capture on Tuesday, detailing incidents of malfeasance within government.

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Gordhan revealed that National Treasury was a target for state capture and that Nhlanhla Nene's dismissal as finance minister was the first step in the "takeover" of Treasury.

Watch as Pieter du Toit, News24 assistant editor of in-depth news, and journalist Jeanette Chabalala unpack more of Gordhan's revelations at the #StateCaptureInquiry.

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