💨 Abstract

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa defended his decision to dismiss Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Andrew Whitfield for visiting the U.S. without his approval. According to Ramaphosa, Whitfield's actions violated established protocols for executive travel. The president highlighted previous dismissals by Presidents Mandela and Mbeki for similar transgressions and criticized DA leader John Steenhuisen for his "intemperate reaction."

Courtesy: Garrin Lambley