STRATEGIC DECISION
Ramaphosa looks to the future and economic growth with reshuffle
The reshuffle was more about the implementation of a key part of the president's economic stimulus package
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s otherwise minor cabinet reshuffle was notable for placing a key ally at the helm of a ministry strategically positioned to assist with his plan to grow the economy. While opposition parties were disappointed that the president kept a key ally of Jacob Zuma, Bathabile Dlamini, as minister in the presidency, Business Day understands the reshuffle, triggered by Malusi Gigaba’s resignation as home affairs minister last week, was more about the implementation of a key part of his economic stimulus package. Environmental affairs minister Edna Molewa died in September and her portfolio went to another Zuma ally, Nomvula Mokonyane. The ministries of telecommunications and communications were merged, with Ramaphosa picking Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, who played a key role in garnering support in the Eastern Cape for his campaign for the ANC presidency. Telecommunication is a key part of Ramaphosa’s economic agenda. In his stimulus package announced in September, he s...
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