Ramaphosa calls urgent Top Seven meeting as reshuffle looms (opens original article in a new tab)

President Ramaphosa convened an emergency meeting with the ANC's Top Seven to discuss possible cabinet changes, following requests from DA leader Hill-Lewis. Potential replacements for ousted ministers were discussed, including Dina Pule for social development and Willie Aucamp for agriculture, while Steenhuisen was demoted.

• President Cyril Ramaphosa called an urgent meeting of the ANC's Top Seven to discuss potential cabinet reshuffles.
• DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis requested changes to DA executives in cabinet, leading to discussions about replacing ministers like Sisisi Tolashe.
• Steenhuisen was demoted from agriculture minister to deputy minister, with Willie Aucamp set to replace him.