Pretoria - Cabinet has joined President Jacob Zuma in expressing its full confidence in the Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan.
In a statement on Friday, following its ordinary meeting this week, Cabinet said the Minister, together with various other members of the Executive, business, labour and civil society, has been doing a sterling job in building confidence in South Africa’s economy among domestic and foreign investors.
Cabinet has equally called on all parties to respect and cooperate with state organs tasked with law enforcement.
It expressed its concern over continued public spats between various parties on the matter related to the Hawks investigation into South African Revenue Services (Sars)-related issues.
“Cabinet called on all those concerned, including members of Cabinet acting in various capacities, to exercise restraint and cease making public statements directed at any protagonist in this matter.
“Cabinet calls on all parties to act with dignity and decorum and to respectfully approach the relevant parties instead of taking to public platforms,” said Cabinet.
It said the Executive continues to do all it can to protect the economy, and the important developmental work that state-owned entities are responsible for.
All state agencies have a responsibility to carry out their mandate in a manner that does not destabilise the work of government or negatively affect the economy. – SAnews.gov.za
