Public Protector finds Gordhan guilty of 'improper conduct'

She released a series of reports on investigations her office conducted.

She says Gordhan irregularly approved the early retirement of former SARS deputy commissioner, Ivan Pillay with full pension benefits.

"Even if retirement had been contemplated and there was in fact a retirement - Minister Gordhan was not authorised by Section 16 (2)(A) - to approve Mr. Pillay's early retirement request with full pension benefits. As this section does not confer any power on the minister to approve early retirement with full pension benefits."