Ramaphosa's Cabinet, shaped by coalition needs, includes minorities and youth for a true 'rainbow Cabinet'.
Ramaphosa's Cabinet, shaped by coalition needs, includes minorities and youth for a true 'rainbow Cabinet'.President Cyril Ramaphosa has done his best to address various demographic and other factors necessary for nation-building, experts believe.
From gender equity, generational mix, minority and regional representation, among others, the Cabinet representation had gone beyond the rainbow nation.had introduced minorities – such as whites, coloureds and Indians – in the Cabinet mix to become a true “rainbow Cabinet”, experts say.It is a phenomenon brought about by the need for a united government. “Ramaphosa had no choice but to implement the inevitable as the members came from their respective political parties to be part of the GNU.
He cited the new minister of international relations and cooperation: Ronald Lamola is 40 years old and joined the last Cabinet at the age of 35.Sarupen joined the DA at the age of 17 in 2006.
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