EFF calls on Gigaba to resign

EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi says Gigaba and Buthelezi had to explain their personal involvement in allegations of looting of state resources during their press briefing yesterday, rather than speaking about their plan on economic recovery.

"This is precisely why such ministries should not be led by such people, who instead of focusing on the economy, they are entangled in corruption," says Ndlozi.

Ndlozi says this does not aid investor confidence.

"No investor, both domestically and internationally, can ever be confident in our country and its government when our finance ministry is led by corrupt individuals," says Ndlozi.

"No one will willingly give Gigaba an investment because they know he will channel it back to the Gupta family as he did with the Transnet Locomotives deal."

Buthelezi told journalists during the briefing in Pretoria he has done nothing wrong and is more than willing to work with any law enforcement agency.

Gigaba, meanwhile, lashed out at reporters saying he is aware that people are being paid to discredit both him and other members of cabinet.

Ndlozi says Gigaba and Buthelezi must step down from the Finance Ministry and let honest and credible individuals lead in those posts. 

"Otherwise, they will be explaining their involvement in corruption for good."