13 March 2023

THE SIZE AND FORM OF GOVERNMENT SHOULD BE GUIDED BY THE COUNTRY’S NEEDS

“The new ministries I announced last week respond to our current specific needs. As I explained in the State
of the Nation Address, we need a Minister to coordinate and drive our response to the electricity crisis. This
is a temporary position and the Minister will remain in office only for as long as it is necessary to resolve the
crisis. The second new ministry, for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, arises from an appreciation that we
need a dedicated focus on ensuring that government effectively implements the programmes that underpin
our priorities and is able to fix problems as they arise.” – President Cyril Ramaphosa

Read full letter here: From The Desk of The President – Monday, 13 March 2023