Rejection of Independent Newspapers reshuffle rumours

The Presidency today said that it wished to refute the story published by Independent Newspapers about an alleged imminent Cabinet reshuffle by President Jacob Zuma during the coming week.

The newspaper said the President is planning to remove from Cabinet, the Minister in the Presidency Mr Jeff Radebe, Economic Development Minister Mr Ebrahim Patel, Trade and Industry Minister, Dr Rob Davies as well as Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande.

"The report is mischievous and is clearly designed to sow divisions, uncertainty and confusion."

"The President’s current focus is to implement the programme of action arising from the State of the Nation Address and the fiscal consolidation programme outlined in the Budget Speech."

"All Ministers and Departments have been directed by the President to focus on this programme of action."

"The attempts to divert them and cause unease and uncertainty within the national executive of government is rejected outright, The Presidency said.