South Africa: Is Ramaphosa’s New Economic Cluster Primed For Growth?

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President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a thorough overhaul of his economic ministers on Sunday night. With the economy barely growing during his first five-year term, Ramaphosa needs his new set of economic ministers to rebuild a platform for economic growth. This means accelerated and expanded structural reforms, some of which are complex and require sophisticated and motivated leadership.

The story: The economic cluster is by far the most important for the success of the Government of National Unity.
What we know: Only Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe remain in their previous portfolios.
What’s more: While there are some good appointments, not all of them come from the A-team.

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