DA leader and agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen at the Nampo Agricultural Trade Show on 14 May 2024 in Bothaville. (Mlungisi Louw/Volksblad/Gallo Images)
While some lauded the appointment of DA leader John Steenhuisen as the new agriculture minister, farm worker rights groups expressed concerns about his experience.
On Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his new Cabinet, naming Steenhuisen as his chosen candidate to head up the agriculture department.
The DA leader takes over from Thoko Didiza.
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