S.Africa deputy president urges govt agencies not to wage war over Finance minister

South Africa deputy Pres.

Gordhan is facing an investigation over a suspected surveillance unit set up years ago when he was in charge of the tax service.

Speaking at a funeral service for a former cabinet minister, Ramaphosa said: “The minister of finance is today almost facing what could be arrest. It’s something that should concern us.”

South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday government agencies should not wage war against each other, in reference to a police investigation of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.