President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared in Parliament today to respond to oral questions in the National Assembly, in accordance with the parliamentary programme requiring him to account for government actions. Ramaphosa used his appearance to defend government’s economic and security agenda, while also confirming the dismissal of former Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe. Responding to questions […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has removed Sisisi Tolashe as Minister of Social Development with immediate effect, the Presidency confirmed today. In a short statement, the Presidency said an acting minister has been appointed while a permanent replacement is considered. Sindisiwe Chikunga, currently serving in the Presidency portfolio for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, will act
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, has outlined the next step in the parliamentary process for the composition of the Impeachment Committee, in line with section 89 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. The development follows internal consultations on how Parliament should proceed with what has been described as uncharted