South Africa's Ramaphosa wins court case against anti-corruption watchdog

Cyril Ramaphosa speaks after taking the oath of office at his inauguration as South African president at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria, South Africa on May 25, 2019. (REUTERS File Photo)

JOHANNESBURG, August 8 (Reuters): South African President Cyril Ramaphosa won a court case against the anti-corruption watchdog on Thursday after a judge found he had acted reasonably in not immediately disciplining public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan over a decision regarding the retirement of a tax official.

Ramaphosa secured an interdict from the court, meaning he does not have to implement disciplinary action against Gordhan while Gordhan appeals against a finding by Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane.

"I am satisfied that the president has made out a case for the relief sought," High Court judge Letty Molopa-Sethosa said as she gave the ruling.