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  • A video screengrab shows former Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene giving testimony at the state capture commission of inquiry on 3 October 2018. Picture: SABC Digital News/youtube.com

    Questions raised over Nhlanhla Nene’s son's possible dealings with Gupta family

    This week, Nene denied any wrongdoing at the state capture inquiry.

    1322 days ago
  • Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene arrives at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into state capture on 3 October 2018. Picture: EWN

    EFF demands that Nene produce response about relations with Guptas

    The EFF has now branded him a dishonest witness because he told the commission that he had replied to the party's questions about his alleged links to the Guptas.

    1323 days ago
  • FILE: A video screengrab shows Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene giving testimony at the state capture commission of inquiry on 3 October 2018. Picture: SABC Digital News/youtube.com.

    Nene: Zuma had no consideration for financial implications of nuclear deal

    Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene says when he refused to sign off on the deal, worried about the financial implications, he was accused of insubordination.

    1323 days ago
  • A video screengrab shows former Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene giving testimony at the state capture commission of inquiry on 3 October 2018. Picture: SABC Digital News/youtube.com

    [WATCH] State Capture Inquiry: Nene's testimony in 3 minutes

    Despite his testimony, Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene says at no point did he feel pressured by the Gupta family during his visits to Saxonwold to discuss government business.

    1324 days ago
  • A video screengrab shows Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene giving testimony at the state capture commission of inquiry on 3 October 2018. Picture: SABC Digital News/youtube.com

    #StateCapture: EFF reacts to testimony from Nhlanhla Nene on Guptas

    Nene told the commission that he visited the Guptas’ Saxonwold home on four occasions but denied it was to conduct dodgy dealings.

    1324 days ago
  • A video screengrab shows former Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene giving testimony at the state capture commission of inquiry on 3 October 2018. Picture: SABC Digital News/youtube.com

    Nhlanhla Nene regarded visits to Gupta compound as part of his tasks

    Despite his testimony, Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene says at no point did he feel pressured by the Gupta family during his visits to Saxonworld to discuss government business.

    1324 days ago
  • FILE: Russian President Vladimir Putin and former South African President Jacob Zuma. Picture: GCIS.

    Zuma tried to strike nuclear power deal with Putin in 2015 - Nene

    Former President Jacob Zuma wanted to present the nuclear deal to Putin at the summit of the BRICS group of emerging economies in the Russian city of Ufa, according to Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene.

    1324 days ago
  • A screengrab shows Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene giving testimony at the state capture commission of inquiry on 3 October 2018. Picture: SABC Digital News/youtube.com

    Nene: I was removed because of my refusal to toe the line

    Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene is the first Cabinet minister to appear before the commission.

    1324 days ago
  • Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene arrives at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into state capture on 3 October 2018. Picture: EWN

    Nene: I had no reason to think anything untoward of Gupta tea invitation

    Nene is the first cabinet minister to appear before the commission and is expected to give insight into why he was fired in 2016 as well as the extent of the Gupta’s influence on government.

    1324 days ago
  • Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene arrives at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into state capture on 3 October 2018. Picture: EWN

    [WATCH LIVE] Nene gives evidence at state capture inquiry

    Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene is expected to explain the circumstances around his axing and meetings that the Guptas summoned him to.

    1324 days ago
  • FILE: Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene. PIcture: GCIS

    #StateCaptureInquiry: Nene expected to shed light on axing, Gupta meetings

    Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene is expected to explain the events that led to his unceremonious sacking in 2015 when accusations against the Guptas started intensifying.

    1324 days ago
  • Former Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene. Picture: AFP

    Nene expected to tell his side of the story on state capture

    According to a media report, Nene is likely to confirm for the first time that he was sacked by former president Jacob Zuma after refusing to approve the R1.6 million nuclear deal.

    1327 days ago
  • FILE: Nhlanhla Nene. Picture: GCIS.

    Nene: Half of SA's stimulus plan to come from spending shift

    The government has said it would also launch a R400 billion “medium-term” infrastructure fund, that would be spent over three years, Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene noted.

    1330 days ago
  • Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene. PIcture: GCIS

    Nene: More than half of municipal managers, CFOs not properly qualified for jobs

    Nene says that he will be issuing new regulations giving officials 18 months to from their date of appointment to obtain the relevant competency levels.

    1338 days ago
  • Mark Kingon, acting Commissioner at the South African Revenue Services (Sars). Picture: Talk Radio 702

    Nhlanhla Nene reappoints Mark Kingon as acting Sars Commissioner

    Mark Kingon's term as acting Sars Commissioner has been extended. He was appointed to the position earlier this year following the suspension of Tom Moyane.

    1340 days ago
  • FILE: Nhlanhla Nene. Picture: GCIS.

    SA committed to prudent fiscal policy - Finance Minister

    Minister Nhlanhla Nene said that pursuing a fiscal policy that will stabilise the country's debt to GDP is part of government's intention.

    1344 days ago
  • FILE: Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene. PIcture: GCIS

    SA's recession to hit revenue collection - finance minister

    Nene said on Monday that there is a significant downside risk to revenue collection due to a recession and problems in tax collection by the revenue service.

    1347 days ago
  • FILE: Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene. Picture: EWN

    ‘Watch this space’: Nene confirms he may testify soon at state capture inquiry

    Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene was speaking on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing.

    1352 days ago
  • FILE: Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene. Picture: GCIS

    Nene: South Africans must not panic over slide into recession

    Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene said he doesn’t think that the latest figures have something to do with the debate around land expropriation but says government can’t deny that the VAT increase and fuel price hikes have had an impact on the numbers.

    1352 days ago
  • A screengrab of former Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba appearing before the Nugent Commission of Inquiry on 31 August 2018.

    [WATCH LIVE] Gigaba, Nene appear before Nugent Commission

    Finance Minister Nhanhla Nene and his predecessor Malusi Gigaba are testifying at the Nugent Commission of Inquiry and are expected to provide insight into their relationship with suspended Commissioner Tom Moyane.

    1357 days ago
  • FILE: Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene. Picture: GCIS.

    Nhlanhla Nene outlines overhaul of state-owned companies

    Among other measures, the government is moving to enable state-owned entities to partner with private sector companies.

    1367 days ago
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