- Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Geordin Hill-Lewis to replace John Steenhuisen, amid calls for his removal from leadership.
- Ramaphosa appoints Willie Aucamp to a cabinet portfolio previously held by John Steenhuisen, following Hill-Lewis's demotion of Steenhuisen.
- Ramaphosa appointed Willie Aucamp as agriculture minister, replacing John Steenhuisen, following political pressure and the FMD crisis.
President Ramaphosa has carried out a series of cabinet appointments and dismissals, including replacing John Steenhuisen with Willie Aucamp, and appointing Yusuf Cassim, Jack Bloom, and Alexandra Abrahams to new portfolios.
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What happened
President Ramaphosa has carried out a series of cabinet appointments and dismissals, including replacing John Steenhuisen with Willie Aucamp, and appointing Yusuf Cassim, Jack Bloom, and Alexandra Abrahams to new portfolios.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment announced policy changes using the Minister.Sub-event
Ramaphosa appoints key figures, including Aucamp, to new executive portfolios.1 source
President Ramaphosa appointed Aucamp, Pule, and Maynier to various portfolios.1 source
Cabinet reshuffle: Steenhuisen removed; Aucamp appointed Agriculture lead; Cassim, Bloom, and Abrahams appointed to various portfolios.1 source
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The entities involved
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Cyril Ramaphosa
President of South Africa since 2018
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John Steenhuisen
South African politician
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Willie Aucamp
South African politician
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