Ramaphosa appoints Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams as acting health minister
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams as the acting health minister. She will serve in the role until September 30 while Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi is on sick leave.
Why it matters
The temporary leadership change in the health ministry is critical for the continuity of South Africa's public health policy and administration.
Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has been appointed acting health minister in the place of Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, who remains on sick leave, the Presidency announced on Sunday.
In a short statement, Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said in terms of the Constitution, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed her in an acting capacity from 24 August to 30 September.
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