President @CyrilRamaphosa has appointed Minister of Small Business Development, Khumbudzo Ntshaveni as Acting Minister in The Presidency: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation until further notice.
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According to the Presidency, this appointment, in terms of Section 98 of the Constitution, follows the passing of Minister in The Presidency Jackson Mthembu on January 2 from Covid-19-related complications.
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Minister Ntshaveni is said to continue to perform her responsibilities as Minister of Small Business Development while acting as Minister in The Presidency.