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  1. 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.

7 reports, 5 independent Updated Jul 1
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Ramaphosa appoints Willie Aucamp to a cabinet portfolio previously held by John Steenhuisen, following Hill-Lewis's demotion of Steenhuisen.

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Cyril RamaphosaGeordin Hill-LewisJohn SteenhuisenWillie Aucamp

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  1. Cyril Ramaphosa was removed from his role as agriculture minister on June 21, 2026.Sub-event
  2. Aucamp fears losing support and has asked Ramaphosa to remove Steenhuisen from the cabinet.1 source
  3. Hill-Lewis pushes for Aucamp's appointment, replacing Steenhuisen in a cabinet portfolio.1 source
  4. Aucamp succeeds Steenhuisen as agriculture minister amid FMD crisis and political pressure.1 source

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Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Geordin Hill-Lewis to replace John Steenhuisen, amid calls for his removal from leadership. All 1 developments

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