Cabinet reshuffle
President Ramaphosa has on Wednesday night announced a cabinet reshuffle, firing Democratic Alliance MP Dr. Dion George as Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. He appointed Willem Abraham Stephanus (Willie) Aucamp as his replacement.
President Ramaphosa has on Wednesday night announced a cabinet reshuffle, firing Democratic Alliance MP Dr. Dion George as Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. He appointed Willem Abraham Stephanus (Willie) Aucamp as his replacement.
In a statement the presidency said: “In accordance with section 91(3)(b) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, I have appointed Mr. Willem Abraham Stephanus Aucamp, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment. Consequently, I have removed Dr. Dion George from the portfolio in accordance with section 91 (2) of the Constitution,”
He also appointed Alexandra Lilian Amelia Abrahams as Deputy Minister, Trade Industry and Competition, in accordance with section 93 (1) (a) of the Constitution.
“I wish Mr Aucamp and Ms Abrahams well in their portfolios,” said the presidency.
This comes after DA leader and Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen said these appointments will strengthen the DA’s contribution to the GNU, and advance the urgent reform agenda our country and its people so desperately need.
