NATIONAL NEWS - The presidency has issued a statement that President Cyril Ramaphosa will make an announcement regarding changes to the national executive at 3pm today.
According to the statement, questions will not be allowed following the announcement as it is “ceremonial” in nature.
This follows former home affairs minister Malusi Gigaba finally bowing to huge pressure to resign earlier this month. He handed his resignation letter to the presidency, which said in a statement that he was doing it in the interests of the country.
“The president has accepted the minister’s resignation and expressed his appreciation for Minister Gigaba’s longstanding service to the government and people of South Africa,” the presidency said.
Following his resignation, Transport Minister Dr Blade Nzimande has been acting minister of home affairs.
The ministry of home affairs is one of two with no permanent minister at the moment, following the death of minister of environmental affairs Edna Molewa in Septmeber, at 61 years of age.
Molewa was premier of North West and minister of social development before her final position.
Minister of Tourism Derek Hanekom has been acting minister of environmental affairs following her passing.
Other unexpected changes may also be announced.
