Minister John Steenhuisen said the acquisition of 13.5 million doses in just four months demonstrates the seriousness with which the government is confronting this disease.
John Steenhuisen, a former DA leader, has spoken out, expressing his dissatisfaction at being fired as agriculture minister by his successor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, as well as other complaints within the party.
In an exclusive sit-down interview with News24 after his removal by the DA last week, Steenhuisen confirmed a deal was in place that he would remain as agriculture minister in exchange for not running against him for the DA leadership in April.
The new DA leader demoted him to deputy minister of trade and industry. President Cyril Ramaphosa has yet to implement the DA’s Cabinet changes.
“I’m not going to lie to you or the listeners and say to you that I'm not disappointed. I'm deeply disappointed. But I think my disappointment lies more at a personal level than at a professional level. Obviously, the leader of the party chooses who he appoints and disappoints.
