Although the president has previously indicated that he would do so after appointing a technical task team from various departments - to review and eventually scale-down the size of government departments as well as the national executive - Malema on Thursday reiterated that it was a necessary execution"in order to save taxpayers' money".
“We demand that Ramaphosa must reduce his cabinet and do away with deputy ministers. If he doesn’t do this, it will be a declaration of war and we shall respond decisively. Parliament is no playground and its teeth will bite whenever necessary,” said Malema, who was speaking publicly for the first time since the Independent Electoral Commission announced the official election results last week.
Malema's demand comes a day after Ramaphosa indicated to investors that his first task as the country's president would be to reconfigure his cabinet to kick-start SA's economy. Despite Ramaphosa's commitment, the red berets said Ramaphosa's presidency will be uncomfortable if he fails to adhere to their demand.
There are currently 35 cabinet ministers and 37 deputy ministers‚ all allocated official houses in both Cape Town and Pretoria. They also have support staff stationed in the two cities. Ramaphosa is expected to be inaugurated as the country's president on May 25 should he successfully be elected in the national assembly, and will announce his new cabinet thereafter.
ShaunGoodwill1 Neo_Gee This is opportunistic, the cabinet will be reduced because ANC have taken that decision, trying to claim victories u never fought for 🤔
Neo_Gee U are a small 10% opposition party. 90% of SA don't recognise u. So shut up. U cannot demand. ANC have already given ok to reduce cabinet. Now trying to play with the big boys. U are nothing. Sit down small boy
Neo_Gee Reducing the Cabinet is the commitment of tje President Malema is just scoring political points
Neo_Gee Demand....very childish....the Anc is the first one to say they propose that cabinet be reduced .so malema wants to claim victory over and position
Neo_Gee 'Demand'?
Neo_Gee Deputy ministers are a waste of money
Neo_Gee Big mouth that's what he said long time, win elections then talk brother
Neo_Gee This is the definition of desperation at its best
Neo_Gee But CyrilRamaphosa already mentioned this, Kidi Amin. 🤦♀️
Neo_Gee Time to soften your tone! You got the support. Time to work in a bit of dignity now. Earn a little respect.
Neo_Gee Hai wena, the President already said that ages ago. The EFFSouthAfrica will claim that CyrilRamaphosa did it because if them.
Neo_Gee If u coming with such demands, did you vote for him.. Malema just have too much appetite for war. Come to me, fist fight.
Neo_Gee Is this still a democracy or declaration of civil war. I am truly uncomfortable with the type of politics EFF is playing. Yes, the cabinet is bloated & be reduced, but why is EFF silent with the names of criminals ANC submitted yet vocal on something MacBuffalo is trying to fix
Neo_Gee Haibo but Cyril said this long before Juju even thought it could be a thing😳. Cyril will now implement his decision then Juju will claim it was the EFF’s idea🤔🤣🤣🤣🤣you people are ridiculous.
Neo_Gee Again demands followed by threats. Scum!!
Neo_Gee The President already committed on that
Neo_Gee Oh stuff off Malema. Tomorrow you flipflop again. EFF e tletse ka bana ba ratang ho lwana. Ho tloha hloohong hwa cho mohatleng kwana. I cannot believe clear thinking voters are hoodwinked by this cabal of crooks. VBS Onpoint Ratanangtrust 16miltaxdebt InandaCountryClub
Neo_Gee CR promise him during SONA2019, that if he wins election ,he’s going to sing “Thuma Mina” for him so he’s bitter because he failed to win elections.
Neo_Gee You not controlling ANC wena flip flop.
Neo_Gee My understanding is Ramaphosa said hw intends doing exactly that. EFF knows. Iw they do grandstanding and afterwards they will take the credit. Politics is principally dishonest.
Neo_Gee U cant make that call with 10% baba ...
Neo_Gee Jullius Malema is starting to annoy now he won some few more places isn't he's supposed to focus to those places than ANC
Neo_Gee You keep on declare war one day you going to get it. You're a trouble maker. I hope Ramaposa going to throw you in jail for life
Neo_Gee DMs are catered for by the constitution
Neo_Gee Ag voetsek
Neo_Gee Hey win elections 1st,ppl knw u fo who u a, da President has spoken long tym ago tht he wil luk into tht,nw u want 2 claim tht as f tz yo opinion,ppl thy showd u flames on da ballot tht thy cnt b led by an empty vessel lyk u,u cn lead Twitter bcz those a fake ppl livng a fake Lyf
Neo_Gee Sit down, juju. Sit down.
Neo_Gee the EFF doesnt know democracy... The RULING Party, in this case, ANC implements its ideas. That is tge reason for WINNING and being given MANDATE by 57% of population. EFF cant use violence to rule by the elections first🙂🙂
Neo_Gee Or threaten CR with violence unless he does what you already know he’s going to do, then take the credit when he does it. JM is very well informed about the inside decisions of the ANC, rumours everywhere on reduction of cabinet, now Julius claims it 😂
Neo_Gee Soiled son 😂😂☝️
Neo_Gee Trevornoah should do a part 2 of the 'declaration of war', 'make the country ungovernable' Julius_S_Malema bring it on. 100% behind THUMAMINA
ShaunGoodwill1 Neo_Gee I have been saying this guy is an empty tin, making noise but no votes
Neo_Gee Mxm
Neo_Gee Hebana😳😳😳
Neo_Gee Son of retweet must just chill.
Neo_Gee Meaning there will be more disruptions and thuggerish behaviour,can't you please say this with poise,more dignified manner?why always use threatening tone?this behaviour it's tiring now,CIC!!Anyway,congratulations on adding more seats to your party!!
Neo_Gee Publicity stunt by Julius_S_Malema , u must win elections first and dictate,like when u want recall other cllrs who u claim didn’t campaign
Neo_Gee eNCA
Neo_Gee Oh ffs
Neo_Gee This man lost elections not so long ago, but has the audecity to demand.
Neo_Gee Who are you wena just an Mp
Neo_Gee Stop being a fvcking sore loser ! Tsek.
Neo_Gee Win elections first and go configure your own cabinet.
Neo_Gee U threatening him with something he voluntarily campaigned to do
Neo_Gee win elections and choose and install cabinet of your choice. for now, you will respect CR's space.
Neo_Gee Who are u to demand.. why do u demand
Neo_Gee Declaration of war? Okay, get the army to sort him then....
Neo_Gee Did I hear the CIC correctly when he said that Department of Science and Technology must be under the Department of Higher Education?
Neo_Gee You always threaten everyone. Why can't you sit down & discuss issues, and compromise, oh, you don't compromise, you dictate
Neo_Gee He must go win elections
Neo_Gee Especially The PornStar Gigaba And The Useless Corrupt Mokonyana, The Forever Useless Lindiwe Zulu, Batagile Dlamini, Along With The Sleepist Minister Maite Nkoana Mashabane etc
Neo_Gee You were not listening
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