David van Rooyen

David van Rooyen is a South African politician who briefly served as the Minister of Finance following the controversial dismissal of Nhlanhla Nene by former President Jacob Zuma in December 2015. His appointment, which was met with widespread criticism and concern regarding his qualifications, lasted only four days before he was replaced by Pravin Gordhan amid a financial crisis and public protest. Van Rooyen's tenure is often cited as an example of the instability and challenges within South Africa's political and economic systems during Zuma's presidency.