Gordhan: SA will be foolish not to avoid possible car crash
20 October 2016
Johannesburg – South Africa must take tough decisions and send out a strong message about the leadership and economy of the country to avoid a downgrade, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Wednesday night.
"Is South Africa headed for a car crash? Well, we would be foolish not to avoid it if that is the case," he said.
Gordhan was speaking to faith leaders at the National Church Leaders' Consultation in Johannesburg. The talk was on active citizenship and ensuring that national resources are used for good.
Although he focused most of his address on how to develop a generation of citizens who were not dependent on the state, he also spoke to the guests about his impending midterm budget address, set to take place next week Wednesday.