Geordin Hill-Lewis urges Ramaphosa to dismiss agriculture minister Steenhuisen
Geordin Hill-Lewis, leader of South Africa's second largest party, called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to dismiss John Steenhuisen as agriculture minister. Hill-Lewis proposed Willie Aucamp for the role, citing concerns over Steenhuisen's management of a recent foot-and-mouth disease outbreak that severely impacted the livestock industry. Ramaphosa has yet to respond to the request.
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Published 17 Jun 2026, 11:01 UTC · Updated 17 Jun 2026, 12:00 UTC
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