Cape Town – Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan is aware of plans to arrest him and is ready for the ongoing relentless struggle for control of state resources.

Five sources in the Treasury, the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) and Gordhan’s informal “kitchen cabinet” said Gordhan will not allow himself to be intimidated, and that the onslaught by the state exploiters was to be expected.

“The future of the crime network that was allowed to flourish in the state is now under threat. They are now hitting back,” said one of the sources.

A second source said some prominent players in the private sector (who find themselves caught up in the conflict) have been warned to upgrade their personal safety.

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