Ramaphosa Announces Minor Cabinet Reshuffle
President Cyril Ramaphosa today announced limited changes to the National Executive, affecting one Ministerial and one Deputy Ministerial portfolio. The changes, made in accordance with the Constitution, see a new appointment to the Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE).
Key Executive Appointments
The President made the following changes to the Executive:
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Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE):
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Appointed: Mr. Willem Abraham Stephanus Aucamp. This appointment was made in accordance with Section 91(3)(b) of the Constitution, which grants the President the power to appoint Ministers.
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Removed: Dr. Dion George was removed from this portfolio in accordance with Section 91(2) of the Constitution.
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Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC):
Appointed: Ms. Alexandra Lilian Amelia Abrahams. This appointment was made in accordance with Section 93(1)(a) of the Constitution, which deals with the appointment of Deputy Ministers.
Constitutional Authority
The statement confirms that the appointments and removal were executed using the specific powers granted to the President by the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa:
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Section 91(2): Grants the President the authority to dismiss Ministers.
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Section 91(3)(b): Grants the President the authority to appoint Ministers from among the members of the National Assembly.
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Section 93(1)(a): Grants the President the authority to appoint Deputy Ministers.
President Ramaphosa concluded the statement by wishing both Mr. Aucamp and Ms. Abrahams well in their new roles.
