In a surprise move that has caught everyone off guard, Jacob Zuma has removed Nhlanhla Nene as finance minister.
Unsurprisingly, the Rand tanked on the news.
I'm not buying the excuse that has been trotted out - Finance is a critical portfolio and you don't mess with it lightly.
Anyone got a clue what the real thinking behind the move was?
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