How Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe Defied the President

Author: Rebecca DavisPublished on: April 8, 2026Country: South Africa

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How Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe Defied the President

Since September 2025, governance failures have been documented at the Department of Social Development under Minister Sisisi Tolashe. In March 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed that Tolashe lacked the legal authority to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Director-General Peter Netshipale, who left his position on March 30, 2026. Ramaphosa confirmed that Tolashe also illegally advertised for Netshipale's replacement.

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