ANC in Parliament gives thumbs up to cabinet reshuffle
The African National Congress (ANC) in Parliament has expressed its full support for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s new cabinet.
Ramaphosa announced critical changes to his cabinet on Thursday evening.
Ramaphosa appointed Mondli Gungubele as the minister in the presidency, Joe Phaahla as health minister vand Thandi Modise as defence and military veterans minister.
Enoch Godongwana was appointed the new finance minister after Tito Mboweni asked to be relieved of his duties.
Acting caucus spokesperson Nomfanelo Kota says the party hopes the changes will improve the capacity and effectiveness of the state.
“Caucus notes and appreciates that the country faces many pressing and urgent challenges and with these appointments we hope the government’s ongoing efforts of addressing the impact of Covid-19 on the lives of citizens will be bolstered.
“We look upon this collective to ensure the continuation of the vaccine roll out programme under adjusted alert level 3 as well speeding up initiatives aimed at rebuilding the economy through recovery measures as well as ensuring peace and security following the tragic events of the past few weeks.”
Kota says the caucus appreciate Ramaphosa’s decision to included women in strategic positions.
“Caucus further congratulates those cadres who have been serving diligently within its structures and in the fullness of time such vacancies will be filled following due processes and organizational protocols and announcements made in that regard.”
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