The accusations relate to the appointment of Edward Kieswetter as the new commissioner of the South African Revenue Service where the Economic Freedom Fighters claimed that Kieswetter was a relative of Manuel, who chaired the panel that appointed him.
in a statement that Kieswetter was a relative of Manuel's and the two had a close business relationship, among other things.
The former minister was the head of the selection panel, appointed by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni, tasked with interviewing potential candidates for the top job. The panel was also responsible for recommending a suitable candidate for the post. EFF spokesperson and MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi told Fin24 on Friday that the party was not intimidated by Manuel’s suit.
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