Parliamentary Correspondent

Political Correspondent

President Cyril Ramaphosa said his decision to fire beleaguered social development minister Sisisi Tolashe on Thursday was well considered and that he had given her ample opportunity to respond to all allegations against her.

The president dismissed the ANC Women’s League president from her ministerial post after months of allegations, including corruption, the misuse of public funds, unfair labour practices and failure to declare gifts.

Tolashe’s dismissal is seen as a bold move by the president, as she and the women’s league were key in his election as ANC president.