S. African president announces ministerial changes in coalition government

JOHANNESBURG, July 1– South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced changes to the country’s coalition government, appointing new ministers and deputy ministers in a reshuffle of the Government of National Unity (GNU).

In a statement issued Tuesday by the Presidency, Ramaphosa said the changes followed consultations with the leadership of the Democratic Alliance (DA), the second-largest party in the GNU. Willie Aucamp was appointed minister of agriculture, replacing John Steenhuisen, who was named deputy minister of trade, industry and competition.