A treasury statement has revealed the mission of South Africa’s Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan, whose international investor road show was cancelled and his presence ordered for in South Africa by President Jacob Zuma.

Ceoafrica learnt that he would have spent two days in London, one day in Boston and two days in New York.

Described as a "non-deal" trip, the Treasury revealed that it would "provide an update on the most recent developments, engage constructively with investors and share government's thinking behind its latest policy proposals".