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Mixed reaction to Zuma's reshuffle

Monday, 14 December 2015, 14:40
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Mixed reaction to Zuma's reshuffle
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NATIONAL NEWS - President Jacob Zuma's decision to reshuffle the ministers of finance and cooperative governance has been described by some as proof he’s lost control of the country, but also as a display of good leadership.

Zuma has re-appointed Pravin Gordhan as the new finance minister, he replaces David van Rooyen, who held the position for four days after Nhlanhla Nene was fired.

Political analyst Professor Sipho Seepe says Zuma’s decision is a reflection of how much he values the market and public sentiment in South Africa.

“Even though there was a monumental blunder, what is good is having a president who can be persuaded. We have had in the past, a president who was wrong and stuck to his guns.”
 

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