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The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) is deeply concerned about the timing of the formal summons that was served on Minister Pravin Gordhan by the National Prosecuting Authority to appear in court, said FEDUSA General Secretary Dennis George. Minister Gordhan is charged for fraud for approving an early retirement for Ivan Pillay, and then extending his contract.

FEDUSA holds the view that everyone is as a defendant, innocent until proven guilty. As one of the most sacred principles in our justice system, the prosecution is obligated to and must therefore prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. South Africa has a fair and equitable justice system, which is governed by rules that apply to everyone, taking into account individual needs and circumstances, argued George.

FEDUSA was part of the delegation that just returned from New York who met with investors and engaged with rating agencies to fight off a possible credit-ratings downgrade. It is distressing that the rand has already lost three percent of its value against the dollar following the news that the Finance Minister was served a formal summons for his involvement in the so-called rogue unit at South African Revenue Service, concluded George.

Issued by FEDUSA