President Cyril Ramaphosa files supporting affidavit to Minister Pravin Gordhan’s review application
17 July 2019
President Cyril Ramaphosa has filed a supporting affidavit in the North Gauteng High Court in relation to Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan’s court application for the suspension of the enforcement of remedial action recommended by the Public Protector.
The legal action arises from an investigation by the Public Protector into a matter involving the establishment of an investigative unit of the South African Revenue Services (SARS).
Minister Gordhan has asked the North Gauteng High Court to suspend the enforcement of the recommended remedial action pending a review by the same court of the Public Protector’s investigation into and report on the SARS matter.
In an affidavit filed with the North Gauteng High Court, President Ramaphosa has indicated his support for Minister Gordhan’s suspension application in as far as the relief sought by the Minister relates to the President.