Nor, he said, did Gordhan on a careful reading of his affidavit ever confirm that he did not have matric.

What's the use you have matric and all the qualifications behind you, but you don't get an opportunity? said another man.

A few from the group who did well and have matric, will be selected to complete the NQF (National Qualifications Framework) aligned certificate.

He said it would have been "a false statement" on the part of the minister and the revenue service as he did have matric.