There will be no turf wars, says Ramaphosa as he unpacks electricity minister’s role

President stands firm on the creation of what some have dismissed as a ‘project manager’ job

16 February 2023 - 17:12

President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended his decision to appoint a minister of electricity in his office, saying there will be no “confusion, turf wars and defragmentation” when he or she assumes the role...

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