Ramaphosa axes DA deputy minister of trade Andrew Whitfield

President Cyril Ramaphosa has fired deputy minister of trade, industry & competition Andrew Whitfield from his position, signalling a targeted move rather than a sweeping overhaul of the executive. 

Without providing reasons, presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said the president fired Whitfield in terms of section 93 (1) of the constitution...

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