Nenegate: A year on

Nenegate: A year on

Exactly a year ago, President Jacob Zuma announced the removal Nhlanhla Nene as Minister of Finance.

Nhlanhla Nene-afp
AFP

Since his announcement, it set a downward spiral to South Africa's economy, with the rand losing massive value. 


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The financial cost, estimated at R500-billion, and fears of junk status - sparked calls for the president to resign. 


Nene was replaced by Des van Rooyen - before he was replaced a few days later by Pravin Gordhan, who had previously - and currently - controls the public purse.

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