Khumbudzo Phophi Silence Ntshavheni

Ramaphosa's inner circle comprises former Communication Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni who was promoted to Minister in the Presidency; Maropene Ramokgopa Minister for planning monitoring and evaluation with Pinky Kekana as her deputy; and ANC Youth League member Nomasonto Motaung who is now a deputy Minister in the Presidency working closely with Ntshavheni...

It should have a strong showing of women ministers: Mmamoloko Kubayi (human settlements minister); Barbara Creecy (environment); Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams (small business); Khumbudzo Ntshavheni (communications)...

Here are the key players in the team: Cabinet Ministerial allies are: Tito Mboweni Finance; Pravin Gordhan Public Enterprises; Ronald Lamola Justice and Correctional Services; Senzo Mchunu Public Service and Administration; Naledi Pandor International Relations and Cooperation; Thokozile Didiza Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development; Barbara Creecy Environment Forestry and Fisheries; Zizi Kodwa Deputy State Security; and Khumbudzo Ntshavheni Small Business Development...

The Small Business Development ministry held by Khumbudzo Ntshavheni may be incorporated into the Department of Trade and Industry...

Serving officials who are not under pressure to step aside include deputy finance minister David Masondo who is accused of abusing the criminal justice system to get back at his girlfriend; Khumbudzo Ntshavheni Minister of Small Business Development who has a high court judgment against her; Thandi Modise National Assembly Speaker who was charged with cruelty to animals and Derek Hanekom who by his own admission conspired with the opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to topple Zuma; deputy Minister of Public Service and Administration Sindisiwe Chikunga; and Zizi Kodwa deputy Minister of State Security...

The second group includes Finance Minister Tito Mboweni Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel Minister of Small Business Development Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and Education Minister Angie Motshekga...