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Analysis: Only truth will set them free from Gupta curse

Ranjeni Munusamy Associate editor: analysis
03 October 2018 - 07:00
Former finance minister Malusi Gigaba outside parliament on the day of the budget speech.
Former finance minister Malusi Gigaba outside parliament on the day of the budget speech.
Image: Esa Alexander

There seems to be a curse on South Africa’s finance ministers.

After Trevor Manuel’s 13-year stint, his successors were plagued by controversy and have been playing musical chairs in the post – one serving for just four days.

For the sake of South Africa, it's time for them to man up and dish the state capture dirt.

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