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South African president removes social development minister

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South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa reviews the honour guard, on the day he meets Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Planalto Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil, March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa reviews the honour guard, on the day he meets Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Planalto Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil, March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado Adriano Machado Reuters

JOHANNESBURG - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday removed Sisisi Tolashe from the position of minister of social development.

He appointed Sindisiwe Chikunga, minister in the presidency for women, youth and people with disabilities, as acting social development minister pending a full-time appointment, Ramaphosa's office said in a statement.

(Reporting by Sfundo Parakozov and Anathi Madubela;Editing by Alexander Winning)

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This story was originally published May 14, 2026 at 4:21 AM.

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