Night of the Long Knives (South Africa)

The South African Cabinet reshuffle by South African President Jacob Zuma on 30 March 2017, has been described by locals as a "Night of the Long Knives" event whereby six Ministers and nine Deputy-Ministers were sacked and replaced.[1][2]

Portfolio New Minister Former Minister Former Minister - Redeployed / Mandate Terminated
Minister of Energy Mmamoloko Kubayi Tina Joemat-Pettersson Mandate Terminated
Minister of Transport Joe Maswanganyi Dipuo Peters Mandate Terminated
Minister of Finance Malusi Gigaba Pravin Gordhan Mandate Terminated
Minister of Public Works Nathi Nhleko Thulas Nxesi Redeployed
Minister of Sports and Recreation Thembelani Nxesi Fikile Mbalula Redeployed
Minister of Tourism Tokozile Xasa Derek Hanekom Mandate Terminated
Minister of Public Service and Administration Faith Muthambi Ngoako Ramatlhodi Mandate Terminated
Minister of Police Fikile Mbalula Nathi Nhleko Redeployed
Minister of Home Affairs Hlengiwe Mkhize Malusi Gigaba Redeployed
Minister of Communications Ayanda Dlodlo Faith Muthambi Redeployed

References

  1. ↑ http://www.citizen.co.za/news/news-national/1472478/cabinet-reshuffle-whos-in-whos-out/
  2. ↑ "Zuma’s night of the long knives". news24.com. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
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