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Pravin Gordhan is considered an independent mind. His return as South Africa’s finance minister will boost investor confidence. EPA/Dai Kurokawa

Zuma’s about‑turn shows power of the South African media, and the markets

South Africa has had three finance ministers in four days. President Jacob Zuma will live with the fall-out for the rest of his term. Markets have a long-term memory and won’t easily forget.
The Union Buildings in Pretoria, home to South Africa’s government. Public confidence in civil servants has been severely eroded. Thomas Mukoya/Reuters

South Africa needs a professional civil service

Political factors have played a disproportionate role in decisions on the promotion, transfer and performance assessments of government officials.

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