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Gordhan smells state capture rat as public protector launches new probe

Public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan is under investigation again - this time by public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, who has hauled out claims dating back to 2010.

Ranjeni Munusamy

Ranjeni Munusamy

Associate editor: analysis

A new subpoena which covers old ground is pure harassment and another attempt to deflect attention from the fight against corruption, says Pravin Gordhan's spokesperson.
A new subpoena which covers old ground is pure harassment and another attempt to deflect attention from the fight against corruption, says Pravin Gordhan's spokesperson. (Esa Alexander)

Public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan is under investigation again - this time by public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, who has hauled out claims dating back to 2010.

The investigation relates to the early retirement package offered to former Sars deputy commissioner Ivan Pillay in 2010.

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