Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says he did not avoid dealing with concerns involving former PIC chair Gwede Sarupen, after rejecting claims that political considerations influenced his decision to appoint a new chairperson at the Public Investment Corporation (PIC). The remarks come amid a wider leadership dispute around the PIC, where questions have been raised about governance, decision-making processes and the basis for senior appointments.
Godongwana’s response addresses accusations that his involvement in the selection process was driven by political motives or that certain individuals were deliberately bypassed. He maintains that the process reflects appropriate considerations rather than political calculations. The finance minister’s explanation focuses on rebutting the narrative that the chair appointment was not handled independently.
While the reports describe the leadership crisis and the controversy surrounding the PIC chair role, they also emphasize that Godongwana is explicitly denying that political factors played a part in his decision. Details of the exact selection steps and the identity of the new chair are not included in the provided excerpt.
