President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in terms of section 91(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, dismissed Minister of Social Development Sisisi Tolashe from her position with immediate effect.
Section 91(2) of the Constitution empowers the President to appoint and dismiss members of Cabinet at his or her discretion. The Presidency confirmed the decision in a brief statement on Thursday, saying an interim arrangement has been put in place to ensure continuity in the department.
The dismissal follows allegations that Tolashe misled Parliament regarding vehicles received from China on behalf of the ANC Women’s League, which were reportedly registered in her children’s names.
She also faced allegations relating to irregular appointments and contract extensions within the Department of Social Development. Several political parties have welcomed her removal.
President Ramaphosa has appointed Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga as acting Minister of Social Development with immediate effect, pending a permanent appointment in due course.
Section 91(2) of the Constitution empowers the President to appoint and dismiss members of Cabinet at his or her discretion. The Presidency confirmed the decision in a brief statement on Thursday, saying an interim arrangement has been put in place to ensure continuity in the department.
The dismissal follows allegations that Tolashe misled Parliament regarding vehicles received from China on behalf of the ANC Women’s League, which were reportedly registered in her children’s names.
She also faced allegations relating to irregular appointments and contract extensions within the Department of Social Development. Several political parties have welcomed her removal.
President Ramaphosa has appointed Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga as acting Minister of Social Development with immediate effect, pending a permanent appointment in due course.