south africa’s new finance minister swings left wants radically changed economy
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South Africa’s new finance minister swings left, wants radically changed economy

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Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba
Pretoria - Arab Today

South Africa’s Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba signaled a swing to the left on Saturday, saying “we need to radically transform the South African economy,” while pledging to maintain fiscal stability.
Gigaba also said during a televised news conference that he was committed to protecting South Africa’s cherished investment-grade credit ratings, which are threatened after the removal of his predecessor Pravin Gordhan.
Radical economic change in the political language of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) means the redistribution of wealth, land and opportunity to the black majority.
“The ownership of wealth and assets remains concentrated in the hands of a small part of the population. This must change,” Gigaba said.
He acknowledged the political challenges he faces. President Jacob Zuma’s midnight sacking of the widely-respected Gordhan shook South African markets on Friday, undermining his authority and threatening to split the ANC that has governed since the end of apartheid.
“I am fully aware that we are at a highly politicized, polarized and contentious moment in the history of our young democracy. I will not be distracted by external issues,” said Gigaba, who was previously home affairs minister. But he said fiscal policy would not be done simply in the interests of big business and capital.
“For too long, there has been a narrative or perception around treasury, that it belongs primarily and exclusively to ‘orthodox’ economists, big business, powerful interests and international investors. With respect, this is a people’s government,” he said.

Source: Arab News

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