ANC has 'full confidence' in Gordhan

19 May 2016 - 02:00 By POPPY LOUW

The ANC does not believe Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan was referring to the organisation or any of its members when he pleaded for help on Tuesday. Gordhan said on Tuesday thatmedia reports about his arrest "imminent or not" had been "extremely distressing" for him and his family. He urged South Africans to protect the Treasury.ANC spokesman Zizi Kodwa said yesterday the party had no response to Gordhan's statement because it "was not meant for us - it was not addressing the ANC".The Sunday Times reported that Gordhan was to be arrested by the Hawks following an investigation into his alleged involvement in the SA Revenue Service's so-called "rogue" unit."I cannot believe that I'm being investigated and could possibly be charged for something I am innocent of . Throughout my 45 years of activism, I have worked for the advancement of the ANC, our constitution and our democratic government. I would never have thought individuals within the agencies of this government would now conspire to intimidate and harass me and my family," Gordhan said.The ANC expressed its full confidence in the minister yesterday, saying Gordhan was "one of the hard-working ministers".The SA C P came out in support of Gordhan and questioned the motivation behind his investigation ...

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