Pravin Gordhan is a prominent South African politician, born on April 12, 1949, in Durban. He notably served as Minister of Finance from 2009 to 2014 and again from 2015 to 2017, implementing vital economic policies. Gordhan also held roles in public enterprises and governance, advocating for transparency, accountability, and combating corruption during his career. His contributions have been crucial to South Africa's economic development and stability.
Recent reports have suggested that arms manufacturer Denel have not followed the correct legal procedures in their dealings with the Gupta family.
Democratic Alliance MP David Maynier told the Mail & Guardian that Buthelezi’s appointment to the standing committee on finance was "significant".
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Monday that the ANC needs to rediscover and reclaim its original purpose.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has said the "rogue unit" was an essential part of Sars’s enforcement strategy.
Despite his belief that he is in no way obligated to answer the Hawks’ questions, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has decided to respond.
Read the full statement at the Mail & Guardian.
South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago announced an interest rate hike on Thursday, noting the influence of current political turmoil.
President Jacob Zuma said he was assisting with resolving the ongoing feud between Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and Sars commissioner Tom Moyane.
The ANC’s alliance partner has voiced its support for Mcebisi Jonas after he admitted he was offered the post of finance minister by the Guptas.
The question is: Can those in government work together to claw back an investor-friendly status for South Africa?
Investors are increasingly concerned that the finance minister could lose his job, a move that would ‘wreak complete chaos on the markets’.
South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan responded on Tuesday to what he described as a "threatening" statement from the Hawks.
The Hawks are forging ahead with their probe into the Sars investigative unit, despite Finance Minister’s missing deadlines to answer their questions.
The dispute between the Hawks and Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan worsens as police "harassment" continues.
MPs from the Democratic Alliance were not impressed that the finance minister decided to pursue overseas investors instead of attending the debate.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan will hit the road with private sector representatives to meet credit ratings agencies and investors.
Cabinet says the president has taken it upon himself to resolve tensions between the finance minister and Sars commissioner.
Nathi Nhleko insists investigators were just doing their jobs when they sent the finance minister a list of questions days before the budget speech.
What’s with the Sars "rogue unit" and the 27 questions sent to Pravin Gordhan? Sam Sole offers a guide to the legal, factual and political swamp.
The Hawks, the police, the prosecuting authority and the judiciary all have to be beyond reproach.
The finance minister has informed the Hawks that he needs more time and certain clarifications before he can respond to their questions.
An ANC renaissance hinges on the power struggle between President Jacob Zuma and the Pravin Gordhan-Gwede Mantashe-led faction of the ANC.
President Zuma has dismissed reports of a ‘war’ between him and Pravin Gordhan, and asserted that the finance minister will remain in his position.
The rand has taken a major step back, which analysts attribute to the growing tensions between President Jacob Zuma and Pravin Gordhan.
Gwede Mantashe has expressed concern that the Hawks sent questions to Pravin Gordhan just four days before the budget.
Join amaBhungane’s Sam Sole and M&G’s Matuma Letsoalo in a Hangout as we discuss what’s going on between the president and his finance minister.
Pravin Gordhan pulled into Hawks investigation of Sars, in what seems to be a proxy war between the president and the finance minister.
Join amaBhungane’s Sam Sole and M&G’s Matuma Letsoalo in a Hangout as we discuss what’s going on between the president and his finance minister.
“Pragmatic”, “interesting”, “praise-worthy” and “disappointing” have all been used to describe the finance minister’s 2016 budget speech.
Cutting the bloated public service wage bill is critically important, but it is sure to be unpopular with the ANC’s powerful labour allies.
The finance minister’s budget plan is ambitious, but government has lost its legitimacy and restoring faith in the state will be no easy feat.
Pravin Gordhan has warned in this budget that South Africa is at risk of becoming a “kleptocracy” if there is no improvement in business ethics.