Gordhan requests economists to fight for equality
12 July 2016
Pretoria - It is up to a new generation of economists to achieve equality and inclusive economic growth, according to Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.
Gordhan addressed delegates of the National Treasury’s Public Economics Winter School, held at the University of Pretoria this week. He encouraged them to “build on the foundation laid by Mandela and Sisulu” to achieve social justice, not only for South Africa but the entire African continent.
“There is a great deal of hopelessness and lack of sense of direction among the poor,” he said.
“Where is this new generation and energy going to come from to evade this wave seeking to sink an equitable economy and the social justice system?” he asked, as he challenged the public economists to use their research to create social and economic transformation.