PRETORIA – President Jacob Zuma has defended his appointment of Des Van Rooyen as finance minister, saying he was the most qualified minister he has ever appointed to hold that portfolio.

The president was speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Presidential Press Corps (PPC) in Pretoria today, where he committed to have regular and candid briefings with the media.

Zuma touched on several topics including his recent international engagements and the budget which will be delivered later this week.
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