On 25 June 2025, I removed Mr Andrew Whitfield from the position of Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition in terms of section 93 (1) of the Constitution.

The president said he had asked DA leader John Steenhuisen to provide, for approval, a replacement for former Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Andrew Whitfield.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to DA's 48-hour ultimatum, vowing he won't yield to threats over his dismissal of ...