South Africa: President dismisses minister accused of misconduct

Author: senenews.comPublished on: May 14, 2026Country: South Africa

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South Africa: President dismisses minister accused of misconduct

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa dismissed Sisisi Tolashe, Minister of Social Development, due to misconduct scandals. Tolashe, president of the ANC Women's League, is accused of appropriating vehicles donated to her organization and hiring her inexperienced niece. This dismissal is part of Ramaphosa's broader effort to restore his administration's image amid corruption issues.

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