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News24 | Ramaphosa to Reshuffle Cabinet, Drops DA Deputy Minister
- President Cyril Ramaphosa removed Democratic Alliance Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield from Trade, Industry and Competition on June 26, 2025.
- Ramaphosa cited Whitfield's unauthorized February trip to the US without presidential approval as the reason for the removal, denying other motives.
- Following Whitfield's axing, the DA convened an urgent federal executive meeting to respond to the removal amid ongoing tensions in the Government of National Unity.
- DA spokesperson Willie Aucamp described the dismissal as a highly significant event, while President Ramaphosa made it clear that he refuses to be influenced by threats or ultimatums.
- The removal intensified strain within the coalition, with the DA issuing an ultimatum for removal of other errant ministers and considering exiting the GNU if demands are unmet.
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South African president expects DA to propose replacement for axed deputy minister
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday he expected his party's main coalition partner, the Democratic Alliance (DA), to propose a replacement for the DA deputy trade minister he fired earlier this week.
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