MINISTER of Small Business Development Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, a key ally of President Cyril Ramaphosa, has been appointed as acting Minister in the Presidency: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation until further notice.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Ramaphosa said the appointment of Ntshavheni followed the death of Jackson Mthembu on Thursday last week from COVID-19-related complications.
“This appointment, in terms of Section 98 of the Constitution, follows the passing away of Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu on Thursday, 21 January 2021, from COVID-19-related complications,” the Presidency said.
Ramaphosa said Ntshavheni will continue to perform her responsibilities in her portfolio while she acts.
Ntshavheni, who holds MBA degree from Bradford University in the United Kingdom (2008), is a member of the ANC Youth League national executive committee (NEC) and was the campaign coordinator for Ramaphosa in Limpopo.
Ntshavheni was allegedly paid R5m for her role in the CR17 campaign.
(SOURCE: INSIDE POLITICS)
