Deputy finance minister mcebisi jonas
Zuma: You can’t blame SA’s problems on Cabinet reshuffle
Jacob Zuma was adamant the global economic meltdown of 2008 is to blame for the state South Africa’s economy is in.
Jonas was axed from his position last week when President Jacob Zuma announced changes to his Cabinet.
Axed Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has exposed the details which he said resulted in his removal by President Jacob Zuma.
Pravin Gordhan arrived back in SA on Tuesday morning after being ordered by President Jacob Zuma to cut short an international investor roadshow.
The organisation appeals to the Presidency & all stakeholders to act in the best interests of SA by avoiding actions that could hurt economic growth & social development.
While the exact reasons for his sudden return are unclear, it has led to fresh speculation that there may be a Cabinet reshuffle.
Sars says the investigation by Tax Ombudsman Judge Bernard Ngoepe will provide the public with the necessary confidence in its systems.
On Monday, Sars confirmed Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas had given permission for Ngoepe to investigate its systems.
The investigation by the tax ombudsman follows complaints by taxpayers regarding tax refunds.
Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas says difficult trade-offs had to be made in sharing the revenue pie between national, provincial and local government.
The deputy Finance Minister said his apparent encounter with the Gupta family and alleged state capture attempts were a symptom of a bigger phenomenon.
Mcebisi Jonas says this is a critical area that needs to be addressed in order to improve the country’s economic growth.
The 'City Press' reported that the unit is investigating the deputy minister as part of its probe into corruption at SAA.
Weekend reports suggest the Hawks are gathering evidence that could implicate the deputy minister in a case of corruption.
City press is reporting that the Hawks are gathering evidence that could implicate Jonas in a case of corruption involving a supplier to SAA’s aviation maintenance division.
The Hawks are investigating allegations that Jonas used his political influence to secure US aircraft company AAR Corp contracts at the state airline.
The Deputy Finance Minister was speaking at a Daily Maverick event on Thursday following the budget speech.
Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas says the country needs active and outspoken citizens as well as robust media probing government’s shortcomings.
Mcebisi Jonas says there needs to be a concerted effort to give the poor & marginalised access to the mainstream economy.