On March 6, 2023, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a cabinet reorganization that resulted in the dismissal of three ministers. Incidentally, one of the three ministers who was fired was the previous minister of tourism, Lindiwe Sisulu. This was expected because Sisulu was one of Ramaphosa’s most outspoken detractors inside the African National Party (ANC) before to the 2022 Nasrec summit. Patricia de Lille, the GOOD Party’s leader, takes over Sisulu’s position in the Public Works and Infrastructure portfolio. Nathi Mthethwa, the minister for sports, arts, and culture, and Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, the minister in the presidency for women, youth, and people with disabilities, were the other two ministers who lost their jobs.

President Ramaphosa expressed his appreciation to all outgoing Ministers and Deputy Ministers for their service to the administration and the country. The changes made by the president are intended to improve service delivery and bring new ideas and energy to the government. Ramaphosa believes that the new cabinet will bring about the much-needed change and help address the challenges that the country faces.The cabinet reshuffle is seen as a significant move by Ramaphosa, who has been criticized for his lack of action on critical issues such as corruption and economic growth.

Many South Africans are hopeful that the new cabinet will bring about the necessary changes and move the country towards a brighter future. The new ministers will face many challenges, including rising unemployment rates and a sluggish economy. However, with their experience and expertise, they are well-equipped to take on these challenges and work towards a better South Africa.

Mthethwa and Nkoana-Mashabane’s replacements are Zizi Kodwa and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, respectively. Kodwa was moved from his position as Deputy Minister in the Presidency for State Security, while Dlamini-Zuma’s nearly four-year reign as COGTA minister comes to an end.South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a cabinet shuffle on March 6th, 2023, which saw three ministers being axed. Notably, former Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu was one of the three ministers who were dismissed.

This did not come as a surprise, as Sisulu was one of Ramaphosa’s most vocal critics within the African National Congress (ANC) in the lead-up to the 2022 Nasrec conference. Sisulu is replaced by Patricia de Lille, the leader of the GOOD Party, who moves from the Public Works and Infrastructure portfolio. The other two ministers who lost their positions were Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa and Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.

Mthethwa and Nkoana-Mashabane’s replacements are Zizi Kodwa and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, respectively. Kodwa was moved from his position as Deputy Minister in the Presidency for State Security, while Dlamini-Zuma’s nearly four-year reign as COGTA minister comes to an end.