EDITORIAL | Whitfield axing: that’s an interesting dealbreaker, Mr President
One can’t be faulted for thinking Ramaphosa has displayed yet again that the ANC is more important than the country
27 June 2025 - 04:30
President Cyril Ramaphosa startled many on Thursday when instead of firing his minister of higher education, Nobuhle Nkabane (https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2025-06-22-arrogant-higher-education-minister-must-be-dismissed/) — a proven liar who had even defied parliament, a legal institution in its own right — took action against DA deputy minister of trade industry and competition Andrew Whitfield. ..
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