Tshwane – New Minister of Finance Malusi Gigaba says he has no plans to change administrative leadership at National Treasury.
“National treasury is an important position and I will not act in this position, in any manner that will jeopardise both the integrity of the department as well as the interests of the South African nation,” Gigaba told journalists following a swearing in ceremony of new ministers at the presidential guesthouse on Friday night.
He said he had no intention of shifting people around at Treasury or bringing new people in to replace those who had worked with Gordhan and Jonas.
“I don’t come here gung-ho with an agenda to change the DG [director general]. I have known the DG [Lungisa Fuzile] for quite a long time, he’s a very competent and able man. I support him fully in the execution of his responsibilities,” Gigaba said.
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Gigaba forms part of changes announced by President Jacob Zuma to the national executive on Thursday. Ten other changes were made including the appointment of 5 new ministers and 6 deputy ministers.