EFF statement on the continued failure of Transnet and Public Enterprises leadership
5 September 2023
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) demand the immediate and unequivocal resignation of the Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan. His casual, almost leisurely, approach to a role of immense national significance is a disgrace.
Minister Gordhan treats his ministerial duties like a part-time recreational bowling game at an old-age home, which is an affront to every South African expecting focused and effective leadership.
The EFF is not shocked by the revelation of Transnet's catastrophic RI 30 billion debt.
It is the inevitable outcome of years of incompetent governance and a blatant lack of oversight. This isn't just a number; it's a scathing indictment of a leadership that has utterly failed to grasp the strategic importance of transport and logistics in the re-industrialisation of our nation.