South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has firmly stated he will not succumb to threats from the Democratic Alliance (DA) after removing Deputy Trade Minister Andrew Whitfield for an unauthorized trip to the US. The DA has demanded the removal of other ministers by Saturday or face consequences, while Ramaphosa emphasized that Whitfield’s dismissal was justified under constitutional rules.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa fired Deputy Trade Minister Andrew Whitfield for taking a trip without his permission, and he said he won’t give in to threats from the party that Whitfield belongs to.
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