Ramaphosa announces new cabinet - full text of statement
President Cyril Ramaphosa has radically reshaped the economic ministries, but accommodated staunch Zuma supporters. This is his full announcement
PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE Fellow South Africans, I have decided to make certain changes in the composition of the National Executive. These changes are intended to ensure that national government is better equipped to implement the mandate of this administration and specifically the tasks identified in the State of the Nation Address. In making these changes, I have been conscious of the need to balance continuity and stability with the need for renewal, economic recovery and accelerated transformation. As indicated in the State of the Nation Address, we have begun a review of the configuration, size and number of national Ministries and Departments. We will retain the existing Ministries and Departments until that review is completed. With respect to Ministers, I have decided to make the following changes: - Communications: Ms Nomvula Mokonyane - Energy: Mr Jeff Radebe - Higher Education and Training: Ms Naledi Pandor - Home Affairs: Mr M...
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