African National Congress (ANC) list of candidates
29 January 2008
Yesterday evening, 28 January 2009, I received a telephone call from Mr
Gwede Mantashe, the Secretary-General of the ANC. The purpose of which was
two-fold:
a. To inform me that the ANC branches have nominated me to the ANC list of
candidates for the up-coming general election.
b. To enquire what my response was to this nomination, in other words, whether
I accepted or declined the nomination.
I informed him that I am unfortunately declining the nomination principally
for the reason that as a serving Governor of the central bank of the Republic I
am not in a position to be on a party list for Parliament and that I have to
maintain the independence of the bank.
Finally, I requested him to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the ANC
branches for their nomination and the confidence they have shown in me. I trust
that they will understand my position.
Enquiries:
Samantha Henkeman
Tel: 012 313 4669
E-mail: sam.henkeman@resbank.co.za
Issued by: South African Reserve Bank
29 January 2008
Source: South African Reserve Bank (http://www.reservebank.co.za)
