South Africa: Ramaphosa Alters Cabinet Offer To DA, Removes Key Ministry

By Kelly Anderson\News24

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Negotiations between the ANC and the DA on the composition of Cabinet is headed for a confrontation after President Cyril Ramaphosa altered the terms of an earlier offer on Wednesday night, replacing a key performance ministry with a lesser portfolio that was never considered before.

The story: President Cyril Ramaphosa has made an alteration to the ANC’s offer to the DA.
What we know: The DA will still get six ministries, but will not be able to run a key ministry.
What’s next: The ANC wants to move ahead in finalising Cabinet and has given the DA until Sunday to decide.

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