Cabinet reshuffle and dismissal follow allegations of improper conduct and corruption involving high-profile South African figures.
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Updated Jul 1
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What happened
Cabinet reshuffle and dismissal follow allegations of improper conduct and corruption involving high-profile South African figures.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Discussion on collective responsibility for the excesses of the Zuma era.Sub-event
- Dina Pule was appointed to a government role responsible for administering social grants and large budgets, despite a documented history of ethical misconduct.Sub-event
Cabinet reshuffle and dismissal occur amid corruption allegations and improper conduct.1 source
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- The Economic Freedom Fighters criticized President Ramaphosa's leadership, labeling his current situation as reckless.
- Hill-Lewis proposed cabinet changes to Ramaphosa, leading to leadership differences and the ousting of Zuma from his cabinet post.
The entities involved
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Cyril Ramaphosa
President of South Africa since 2018
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African National Congress
left-wing nationalist political party in South Africa
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Jacob Zuma
4th President of South Africa (2009–2018)
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