Cape Town – The Presidency has confirmed the removal of DA MP Andrew Whitfield from his role as Deputy Minister for Trade, Industry and Competition.
President Cyril Ramaphosa thanked Whitfield for his service.
“The President has thanked the former deputy minister for the time he served in the role,” the presidency said in a statement.
WATCH: It is now confirmed that Andrew Whitfield the Deputy minister of Trade Industry and Competition from the DA has been axed from the cabinet. pic.twitter.com/B3TYfTNLoU
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) June 26, 2025
In response, DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille has called an urgent meeting of the party’s federal executive to discuss the President’s actions regarding the makeup of the government of national unity.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed Andrew Whitfield from his position as Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition.
“The President has expressed his gratitude to the former deputy minister… pic.twitter.com/eGOJu1ilTU
— 🇿🇦Apostle Deza Mekgwe🇨🇺 (@ApstDeza) June 26, 2025
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