ANC and black professionals kiss and make up
The ANC and bodies representing black professionals have effectively kissed and made up, seeking to work hand in hand on policies relating to the growth of black-owned businesses.
The parties met on Monday after following public exchanges in which the ANC's position regarding black professionals was questioned.
Earlier this week, the ANC apologised to Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordan and NEC member Senzo Mchunu.
It was alleged that Gordhan and Mchunu blamed "black professionals" for the dire situation that power utility Eskom was in.
Gordhan demanded an apology and addressed a letter to ANC secretary general Ace Magashule in which he said he rejected the assertions and found them "extremely offensive".