Jacob Zuma’s Cabinet team may not be the same one that ends its term in 2014, write Mandy Rossouw and Mmanaledi Mataboge.
The SABC is out of cash and is sitting on a deficit of almost R800-million. The public broadcaster is also seeking a bail-out of R1.5-billion.
Several politically connected top brains who were appointed for their expertise rather than their political clout will stay on.
The announcement of the new Cabinet by President Jacob Zuma saw the return to power of five former premiers, whose political future was uncertain.
Women premiers appointed against provincial power-brokers’ wishes may face an uphill battle.
Thousands braved the rain and flocked to the Union Buildings on Saturday, where ANC president Jacob Zuma will be inaugurated as president.
New North West premier Maureen Modiselle announced her provincial Cabinet in Mafikeng on Friday morning, and 60% of the ministers are women.
Mandy Rossouw and Mmanaledi Mataboge look at the reasons for two parties losing support.
The DA was the biggest beneficiary of the overseas vote that took place two weeks ago. It received 7 581 (77%) of the 9 857 votes.
In a last-ditch effort to sway undecided voters, the Congress of the People held its final election rally in Seshego in Limpopo on Sunday.