Geordin Hill-Lewis asks Ramaphosa to sack Steenhuisen as minister

Author: News24 ReporterPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: South Africa

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Geordin Hill-Lewis asks Ramaphosa to sack Steenhuisen as minister

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to dismiss Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen. The request follows ongoing political tensions within the Government of National Unity. Hill-Lewis argues that Steenhuisen is no longer fit to hold the ministerial position.

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