President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced changes to the National Executive following consultations with the leadership of the Democratic Alliance (DA), a partner in the Government of National Unity (GNU).
The changes affect the Ministries of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Trade, Industry and Competition, Electricity and Energy, Higher Education, Water and Sanitation, as well as Social Development.
The reshuffle follows a request by the DA for changes to its Cabinet representation.
The President announced the following ministerial appointments:
• Willem Aucamp has been appointed Minister of Agriculture.
• David Maynier becomes Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.
Additionally, President Ramaphosa appointed Dina Pule as Minister of Social Development, filling the vacancy created after Sisisi Tolashe was removed from the position in May.
In addition, the following deputy ministerial appointments were announced:
• John Steenhuisen will serve as Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition.
• Alexandra Abrahams as Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy.
• Jack Bloom as Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation.
• Yusuf Cassim as Deputy Minister of Higher Education.
The Presidency said the appointments were made in accordance with Section 91 of the Constitution and are intended to ensure the continued effective functioning of government within the GNU.
Changes to SA’s National Executive
President Cyril
Ramaphosa.
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