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Cabinet Reshuffle

Reshuffle: Whose heads will roll?
Article
/ 23 February 2018

Reshuffle: Whose heads will roll?

Has Malusi Gigaba done enough to evade the axe? We may just see several familiar faces returning to Cabinet

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
No reshuffle expected before budget by finance ministry
Article
/ 20 February 2018

No reshuffle expected before budget by finance ministry

Despite opposition calling for a reshuffle, the finance ministry has confirmed that Malusi Gigaba will still present the 2018 budget speech

By Govan Whittles
Leave Cabinet decisions to the president, Pandor tells opposition
Article
/ 20 February 2018

Leave Cabinet decisions to the president, Pandor tells opposition

The minister told opposition parties that decisions regarding the assembly of new cabinet should be left to the president of the republic

By Paul Herman
Dodgy oil deal probe gets going
Article
/ 26 January 2018

Dodgy oil deal probe gets going

Answers to how and why South Africa’s strategic oil stocks were sold could be provided by July

By Athandiwe Saba
Cyril Ramaphosa puts on a brave face amid axing rumours
Article
/ 23 October 2017

Cyril Ramaphosa puts on a brave face amid axing rumours

The Deputy President has been openly critical of the latest Cabinet reshuffle — the 11th since President Jacob Zuma assumed office in 2009.

By Mashadi Kekana
Editorial: JZ nukes protocol for his own agenda
Article
/ 20 October 2017

Editorial: JZ nukes protocol for his own agenda

​Amid the long series of Gupta emails, it can be easy to lose sight of the other instance of “state capture” — or even “country capture”.

By Editorial
Zuma’s deck of cards: A timeline of Msholozi’s Cabinet reshuffles
Article
/ 18 October 2017

Zuma’s deck of cards: A timeline of Msholozi’s Cabinet reshuffles

Since his inauguration as South African president, Jacob Zuma has reshuffled his Cabinet 11 times.

By Gemma Ritchie and Mashadi Kekana
Zuma reshuffles cabinet ‘in bid to secure energy deal’
Article
/ 18 October 2017

Zuma reshuffles cabinet ‘in bid to secure energy deal’

Zuma appears to be hedging bets before the party conference in December 2017 when the ANC will elect a new leader

By Azad Essa
After axing Blade Nzimande, SACP says Zuma has declared war
Article
/ 17 October 2017

After axing Blade Nzimande, SACP says Zuma has declared war

​President Jacob Zuma has declared war, says South African Communist Party (SACP) first General Secretary Solly Mapaila.

By Given Sigauqwe
President Jacob Zuma implements his 11th Cabinet reshuffle
Article
/ 17 October 2017

President Jacob Zuma implements his 11th Cabinet reshuffle

This is the 12th Cabinet reshuffle Zuma has effected since he assumed office in 2009.

By Dineo Bendile
The honourable Dlamini-Zuma gets sworn in to Parliament
Article
/ 21 September 2017

The honourable Dlamini-Zuma gets sworn in to Parliament

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has been reappointed into Parliament amid rumours of yet another Cabinet reshuffle

By Raeesa Pather
Axing Blade ‘could be fatal for comatose alliance’
Article
/ 14 September 2017

Axing Blade ‘could be fatal for comatose alliance’

‘Whether comrade Blade is removed or not is not important. How we will act will be determined by the reasons given for the reshuffle,’ says the SACP

By Given Sigauqwe
Rule 53: Why Zuma must explain Cabinet reshuffle
Article
/ 9 May 2017

Rule 53: Why Zuma must explain Cabinet reshuffle

Contained in the Uniform Rules of Court, it regulates the procedure to be followed in cases of all types of review.

By Mpho Raborife
Court puts Zuma in checkmate on Cabinet reshuffle
Article
/ 4 May 2017

Court puts Zuma in checkmate on Cabinet reshuffle

The high court in Pretoria on Thursday gave President Jacob Zuma one week to say why he fired his finance and deputy finance minsters in late March.

By Phillip De Wet
​DA threatens Zuma with legal costs on Gordhan, Jonas battle
Article
/ 25 April 2017

​DA threatens Zuma with legal costs on Gordhan, Jonas battle

This is the opposition party’s next move if the president refuses to supply the intelligence report.

By Phillip De Wet
Zuma’s Cabinet reshuffle inaugurates South Africa’s Zimbabwe moment
Analysis
/ 20 April 2017

Zuma’s Cabinet reshuffle inaugurates South Africa’s Zimbabwe moment

An entrenched private sector and an active civil society are unlikely to yield to a kleptocracy.

By Vishwas Satgar
Zuma responds to Ramaphosa, Mantashe comments on Cabinet reshuffle
Article
/ 18 April 2017

Zuma responds to Ramaphosa, Mantashe comments on Cabinet reshuffle

The ANC deputy president and the party’s secretary general had expressed their dissatisfaction with Zuma’s decision to axe several ministers.

By Given Sigauqwe
Protest clouded by selective white outrage
Analysis
/ 7 April 2017

Protest clouded by selective white outrage

Civil society is mobilising for political change, but why does suburbia only step up when it’s in peril?

By Dineo Bendile
Mbalula lashes out at Gordhan and other ANC leaders
Article
/ 5 April 2017

Mbalula lashes out at Gordhan and other ANC leaders

The ruling party’s NEC member says former finance minister Pravin Gordhan is partly to blame for South Africa’s credit downgrade.

By Dineo Bendile
Baleka Mbete to begin consultation of no confidence vote, keeps mum on reshuffle
Article
/ 2 April 2017

Baleka Mbete to begin consultation of no confidence vote, keeps mum on reshuffle

The Speaker says she is withholding her opinion on the cabinet reshuffle until she learns more about what happened

By Raeesa Pather
Fierce loyalty reaps big rewards
Article
/ 31 March 2017

Fierce loyalty reaps big rewards

Some of the five new ministers in top Cabinet positions are barely known outside ANC circles. Others are known for their vigorous defence of Zuma.

By Phillip De Wet and Govan Whittles
Pravin Gordhan: ‘What should the public do? Organise!’
Article
/ 31 March 2017

Pravin Gordhan: ‘What should the public do? Organise!’

ANC deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa, secretary general Gwede Mantashe and other party leaders expressed their unhappiness with Zuma’s reshuffle.

By Dineo Bendile and Govan Whittles
‘I am tired of being angry at the president’ – SA speaks on the Cabinet reshuffle
Article
/ 31 March 2017

‘I am tired of being angry at the president’ – SA speaks on the Cabinet reshuffle

The country reacted with shock after President Jacob Zuma announced the new ministers for several government departments.

By Given Sigauqwe
Pandor’s acting role as finance minister shows Gordhan trip was authorised
Article
/ 27 March 2017

Pandor’s acting role as finance minister shows Gordhan trip was authorised

Minister Pravin Gordhan is expected to cut short his international roadshow after President Jacob Zuma instructed him to return to SA "immediately".

By Pauli van Wyk
Zuma gathers allies close to fend off opposition
Article
/ 17 March 2016

Zuma gathers allies close to fend off opposition

A Cabinet reshuffle and strategic changes are in the pipeline, with the near-complete removal of opposition being the target.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Zuma fills Cabinet vacancy, appoints new minister
Article
/ 23 September 2015

Zuma fills Cabinet vacancy, appoints new minister

President Jacob Zuma announced Ngoako Ramatlhodi as new public service and administration minister on Tuesday night.

By Staff Reporter
M&G Newsroom: A Cabinet reshuffle, Medupi and a Sars resignation
Article
/ 15 July 2013

M&G Newsroom: A Cabinet reshuffle, Medupi and a Sars resignation

This week on the M&G Newsroom, we’ll look at why Oupa Magashula had to resign, whether Eskom can keep the lights on, and what the new cabinet means.

By Staff Reporter
M&G Hangout: What does Zuma’s Cabinet reshuffle mean
Videos
/ 12 July 2013

M&G Hangout: What does Zuma’s Cabinet reshuffle mean

We discuss President Jacob Zuma’s fourth Cabinet reshuffle in as many years and his decision to keep “best performer” Angie Motshekga.

By Staff Reporter
Meet the woman replacing Tokyo Sexwale
Videos
/ 11 July 2013

Meet the woman replacing Tokyo Sexwale

We chat to newly appointed Human Settlements Minister Connie September about her life in politics and her task ahead.

By Staff Reporter
Editorial: Zuma’s shuffle turns up trumps
Article
/ 11 July 2013

Editorial: Zuma’s shuffle turns up trumps

No president of the democratic era has been as willing to rearrange the Cabinet deck as Jacob Zuma, who moves ministers around roughly once a year.

By Editorial
Ministers sworn in after Zuma’s Cabinet reshuffle
Article
/ 10 July 2013

Ministers sworn in after Zuma’s Cabinet reshuffle

New ministers and deputy ministers have been sworn in following President Jacob Zuma’s Cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday.

By Sapa
M&G Hangout: Your thoughts on the Cabinet reshuffle
Article
/ 10 July 2013

M&G Hangout: Your thoughts on the Cabinet reshuffle

Jacob Zuma’s Cabinet reshuffle has surprised many. What are your thoughts and questions on the president’s decision? Join us during our live video.

By Staff Reporter
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