These are the ministers who could be axed by Zuma
It is understood that the majority of the ministers who have allegedly been axed are SACP members.
The ministers who have allegedly been fired by Zuma. Image: Twitter
The SABC is running with seven ministers who they believe have been fired from President Jacob Zuma’s Cabinet.
These ministers are Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, Minister of Public Works Thulas Nxesi, Minister of Higher Education Blade Nzimande, Minister of State Security David Mahlobo, Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom, Minister of Economic Development Ebrahim Patel and Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi.
#CabinetReshuffle Are these among the reshuffled lot? We are still awaiting official confirmation #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/jSBPPmOKtq
— Chriselda Zozi Lewis (Babes Wendaba) (@Chriseldalewis) March 30, 2017
The SABC also reported that SACP members have been targeted in the cabinet reshuffle. Watch video below.
Zuma has met with the affected ministers tonight regarding the cabinet reshuffle, ANN7 and SABC reported.
No names have been released at this stage, though it is said that nine ministers and six deputies have been fired. This is yet to be confirmed by the presidency.
Zuma called an urgent meeting with Cyril Ramaphosa‚ Baleka Mbete‚ Gwede Mantashe‚ Jessie Duarte and Zweli Mkhize to finalise the removal of the ministers. They met at his official presidential home, Mahlamba Ndlopfu.
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