Losing one of his most trusted backers will make Ramaphosa more vulnerable, writes msmkokeli.
Enoch Godongwana, the finance minister, has written most of the ANC’s policy resolutions in the past 15 years.
He has been part of the debate around the nationalisation of the central bank. He “supports” the idea as long it doesn’t hurt the economy or empower a minority of speculative shareholders. He would have to step down as finance minister and as a prominent figure in the ANC national executive committee. That would have serious consequences for President Cyril Ramaphosa and his campaign for a second term.
If Godongwana is charged, Ramaphosa will be more exposed and politically vulnerable than he is now. Godongwana has an air of arrogance that allows him to talk roughly with both his foes and allies. This means he can play horse-trading games with ease.
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