Public Enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan has told the Zondo commission of inquiry investigating state capture that he has never had any direct meetings with the Guptas, despite them repeatedly requesting meetings.
“I had no direct or one-on-one meetings with the Guptas,” he said.
Gordhan was giving evidence as the Economic Freedom Fighters protested outside, calling for his resignation.
“I refused to schedule a meeting with the Gupta family at their residence or anywhere else,” he said.