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Gordhan says Malicious Rumours and Accusations About "espionage" Activities are False and manufactured for Other Motives

Gordhan says Met With Lawyers to Obtain Advice, Will be Approaching Police Unit Hawks and National Prosecuting Authority for Clarity

Gordhan says Cannot Believe Being investigated and Could Possibly be charged for Something I Am Completely Innocent Of

South Africa's Finmin says Recent Media Reports About My Arrest - Imminent or Not - have Been Extremely Distressing for My Family and Me