John Steenhuisen: Geordin Hill-Lewis wants former DA leader sacked from South African cabinet

Author: Khanyisile NgcoboPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: South Africa
Politics
John Steenhuisen: Geordin Hill-Lewis wants former DA leader sacked from South African cabinet

Geordin Hill-Lewis, the new leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA), has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to sack John Steenhuisen, his predecessor and current agriculture minister, due to his handling of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak that devastated South Africa's livestock industry. Hill-Lewis proposes Willie Aucamp as replacement and also seeks other ministerial changes. Steenhuisen, who also faced a financial scandal, has been nominated as deputy minister of Trade and Industry, a major demotion.

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