It seems clear the ANC still want Trevor Manuel to head up Finance.
The African National Congress (ANC) has nominated Finance Minister Trevor Manuel -- an investor favourite -- high on a party list for Parliament, showing it probably wants him to remain influential in Cabinet, the Star reported on Thursday.

South Africa, the continent's biggest economy, holds a general election due around April and investors are hoping the country sticks to business-friendly policies.

The Star, which said it had obtained a copy of the list, said Manuel is in fourth place out of 777 names. It also expressed confidence in central bank governor Tito Mboweni, who came in 70th on the list, which has not been finalised.

Respected by investors as having a steady hand, Manuel is seen as crucial to ensuring stability and confidence after the election. But it's unclear whether he will stay as finance minister after 13 years or move to a different portfolio.

ANC leader Jacob Zuma is expected to become state president after the election despite a revived corruption case that has dogged him. Zuma topped the ANC list.
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But do they want him for his policies or his reputation?