Twitter explodes as President Ramaphosa makes late-night reshuffle

Twitter explodes as President Ramaphosa makes late-night reshuffle

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Another late-night cabinet reshuffle announcement has come and gone.

President Cyril Ramaphosa seems to be following in former President Jacob Zuma's vein with late-night changes to his cabinet.

He announced changes to his cabinet at 22:00 on Monday.

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South Africans burned the midnight oil to catch in on all the action.

Twitter was flooded with reactions following the announcement.



The new Cabinet under leadership of President Cyril Ramaphosa is:

Higher Education and Training - Naledi Pandor

Tourism - Derek Hannekom

Social Development -Susan Shabangu.

International Relations - Lindiwe Sisulu

Energy - Jeff Radebe

Home Affairs - Malusi Gigaba

Communications: Nomvula Mokonyane

Police - Bheki Cele

Mineral Resources - Gwede Mantashe

Public Service and Administration - Ayando Dlodlo

Public Enterprises - Pravin Gordhan

Public Works - Thulas Nxesi

Coroperative Governance: Zweli Mkhize

Finance: Nhlanhla Nene

Human settlements: Nomaindia Mfeketo

State Security: Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba

Water and Sanitation: Gugile Nkwinti

Transport: Blade Nzimande 

Sports: Toko Xasa

Science and Technology: David Mahlobo

Rural Development: Maite Nkoana-Mashabane

Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation: Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma 

Minister for Women and Disability in the Presidency: Bathabile Dlamini

Agriculture: Senzeni Zokwana 


The new Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa is David Mabuza.

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