President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved Justice Minister Thembi Simelane to the department of human settlements to address mounting allegations of wrongdoing and to ensure the effectiveness of the GNU Cabinet.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has transferred embattled Justice Minister Thembi Simelane to the department of human settlements, swapping her role with Mamoloko Kubayi. Simelane has faced mounting allegations of wrongdoing, including questions about a personal loan she took from Gundo Investments, a company tied to the VBS Bank scandal. The reshuffle took place six months after the formation of the GNU Cabinet, amid claims of Simelane's misconduct.
Ramaphosa aims to ensure the effectiveness of Cabinet in fulfilling its mandate by moving Simelane but not firing her
Cyril Ramaphosa Thembi Simelane Justice Minister Human Settlements Department VBS Bank Scandal GNU Cabinet Allegations Reshuffle
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