ActionSA has criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Cabinet adjustments, saying the Government of National Unity is “out of ideas” and warning against a bloated executive structure and controversial ministerial appointments.

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s latest Cabinet adjustments have drawn criticism from ActionSA and labour federation COSATU over governance concerns, the size of the executive, and recent ministerial appointments.

The changes come after Ramaphosa removed three deputy ministers and reassigned DA leader John Steenhuisen in a Cabinet adjustment.

They follow a proposal from DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis to restructure the party’s representation in Cabinet, which Ramaphosa has approved.

Under the adjustments, Steenhuisen has been moved from Minister of Agriculture to Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry.