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.
The finance minister targeted civil-servant jobs and increased wealth taxes in an effort to prevent a credit-rating downgrade.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has provided fiscal drag relief of R5.5-billion for individuals “focusing on lower- and middle-income earners”.
Read Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s budget speech, tabled in Parliament on February 24 2016.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan presents his 2016 budget speech to the nation.
President Jacob Zuma has told journalists why he appointed his ‘trained finance and economic comrade’ David van Rooyen to the critical portfolio.
The recent goings-on at Sars suggest that minister’s agents are being removed and that the control of one of the most important units is at stake
The finance minister will have to slash spending and possibly raise taxes in this week’s budget.
A wealth tax would bring in an additional R10-billion for government spending, making the rich an easy target for Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.
To satisfy taxpayers and ratings agencies, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan will have to announce serious and immediate cuts in the 2016 budget speech.
The finance minister and Cabinet will have to make some unpopular decisions in an election year to avoid a credit ratings downgrade to junk status.
Just talk is no longer acceptable, action is urgently needed
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan shocked the ANC lekgotla with his proposal to reduce social spending as a government cost-cutting measure.
South Africa is in an impossible position and all eyes are on the finance minister to find a way out and prevent a downgrade to junk status.
Gordhan shoots down plan for local lease in favour of original swap arrangement. South African Airways retains financial stability.
ANC’s Enoch Godongwana says those comrades who made the claim must produce the evidence.
The chairperson of the airline apparently resisted until the 11th hour, but treasury put its foot down.
Even if SAA can be steered off its collision course, whoever remains in the cockpit must manoeuvre the airline through a risky financial landscape.
The still-nervous financial markets are watching closely to see how the finance minister deals with several critical issues.
Even if SAA can be steered off its collision course, whoever remains in the cockpit must manoeuvre the airline through a risky financial landscape.
Former Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has called on the ANC to fire President Jacob Zuma, amidst applause from the 3 000-strong crowd.
Despite President Jacob Zuma’s bid to rectify things after firing former finance minister Nhlanhla Nene, support remains for him to step down.
Despite calls nationwide for President Jacob Zuma’s removal from office, the ANC was adamant that the matter was not on its agenda and had no support.
Join amaBhungane reporters in our first Hangout as we discuss what’s going on at the country’s finance ministry.
Gordhan returns to the finance ministry with a renewed focus on helping the poor and protecting state enterprises from opportunism and corruption.
Nhlanhla Nene has little good luck and plenty of tough luck for the country’s millions of children, young people and universities as well.
President Jacob Zuma has appointed Thomas Swabihi Moyane as the new commissioner of the South African Revenue Service, replacing Ivan Pillay.
Observers say the ex-finance minister is the right man to implement the NDP at municipal level.
The appointment of Nhlanhla Nene as finance minister deals another blow to the perception that some races are more capable than others.
The rand has declined after Pravin Gordhan was replaced as finance minister and new leadership appointed in the mining and energy ministries.
New Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene’s solid expertise, and track record make him an excellent replacement for Pravin Gordhan, analysts argue.
New Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene’s solid expertise, and track record make him an excellent replacement for Pravin Gordhan, analysts argue.
The people who get key economic posts in the new Cabinet will have a really tough job on their hands.