The President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced slight changes to its cabinet on Tuesday evening.
PICTURE: X - @PresidencyZAScandal-hit Thembi Simelane has been removed from her
position as Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development but remains in
cabinet. She is now the new Minister of Human Settlements.
Mmamoloko Kubayi, who was in charge of that portfolio, now
takes over as Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development.
Simelane's move come under criticism following revelations
that she received a loan from a VBS-linked financial services provider - while
she was the mayor of Polokwane.
The Presidency's spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says the
changes were necessary.
"In order to ensure the effectiveness of cabinet in
delivering to its mandate, President Cyril Ramaphosa to make changes to the
national executive."
Phumzile Mgcina has also been moved as Deputy Minister of
Labour and Employment to Mineral and Petroleum Resources, swapping positions
with Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala.
Done By: Elona Sibunzi
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