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Outa “exploring legal action” to reinstate Gordhan and oust Zuma

Outa has joined the chorus of voices calling for President Jacob Zuma’s head after last night’s cabinet reshuffle.

The group is apparently exploring legal action to get Pravin Gordhan back in as Minister of Finance and Zuma out as President.

Tonight, Home Affairs Minister, Malusi Gigaba will make the massive leap from his current portfolio to the Finance Ministry, once Zuma swears him and 14 others in at a ceremony.

Outa expressed outrage and disappointment over the decision.

“This action lacks democratic rationale and is not done with the best interests of the country at heart. It is clear other interests have dictated the president’s actions and that South Africa as a nation will be poorer as a result. This will come as a major blow to our fragile economy as a ratings downgrade is surely imminent,” it said.

“It is time for Civil Society and the business community to take a stand to use every lawful means possible to bring the necessary pressure to reinstate Pravin Gordhan as Minister of Finance, and persuade President Zuma to step down.” said Wayne Duvenage, Outa Chairperson. “We cannot let the personal interests of one man hold the people of South Africa to ransom.”

OUTA, with other civil society organisations, is exploring legal action and will persuade influential people in authority to support its objective.

“The time for effective civil intervention has arrived and civil society needs to take a stand for the benefit of all in our country,” Outa said.

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