Minnie Dlamini. Picture: Instagram
While the president was applauded for getting rid of a few ‘bad apples’, some of his decisions raised a few eyebrows.
“I woke up to a new-ISH Satafrika…” she tweeted.
Here’s a look at some of the highlights from his reshuffle, and what some of South Africa’s biggest stars had to say.
The return of ‘general’ Bheki Cele.
It seems many celebrities, like a large number of other South Africans, were pleased to see Bheki Cele back in office.
The former National Police Commissioner, who is now Police Minister, famously said officers “should shoot to kill” criminals. He was removed from his post after the Public Protector found him guilty of maladministration relating to a dodgy lease deal for the police headquarters in Pretoria.
Popular radio broadcaster Masechaba Ndlovu noted that armed robbery crimes were lowest when he was police commissioner.
Fikile ‘Razzmatazz’ Mbalula, formerly known ‘Min of Police: Mr Fearfokkol’, was given the boot. The former minister, known for clapping back at his haters on Twitter, has been named ANC Elections Chair. He wasted no time updating his Twitter profile to reflect his new position.
“Am NOT gonna ask why me? Congratulations to everyone continue to serve our people with honour and integrity,” he tweeted.
While many people loved his charm, some were glad he was shown the door. Actor Siv Ngesi hoped Fikile would finally unblock him.
Bathabile Dlamini survived being axed, much to the surprise of South Africans. The outgoing Social Development Minister is now Minister for Women in the Presidency.
But the minister, who was slammed for her handing of the SASSA service provider debacle, shouldn’t get too comfortable in her position.
Many believe the department will be dissolved when the president resizes his cabinet. Nonetheless, K Naomi believes Bathabile’s new appointment is an insult to women.
Naledi Pandor’s new role as Minister of Higher Education has been given the thumb’s up from South Africans.
Some celebrities have described her as national treasure who will help turn around the department for the better.
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