Do we really need 43 deputy ministers in the GNU cabinet?

John Maytham interviews John Jeffery, Former Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development (2013 to 2023).
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[@user-qc9fj8oi6z]

No we do not even need deputy president for that matter

[@merrilynbayne6720]

It is a waste of money! Our country has to tighten its belt!

[@user-qe1tv1bu2f]

Of course we need it. There's more to blame

[@astra6098]

😂

[@nosiphosobekwa9316]

No. We don’t need that lot. Most of the time, practically they are not even given any roles by the Ministers. Those are useless positions.

[@angelafortune9548]

A waste of money just another way for the ANC to keep their Cadre Deployees in Jobs😢 all we needed was a Cabinet Ministers with one deputy i really don't see the need for two or three deputies in some portfolios this is just a way for the ANC to continue with Cadre deployment this money could be put to better use providing for the needs of the hard working tax paying citizens of this country to improve their lives with infrastructure development ie roads water electricity and tax cut to beable to provode for the needs of their families. Time to put an end to the fat cat gravy train and the ridiculous salaries and perks that government officials reap from the hard working tax paying citizens of this country

[@fionavanderhaer4934]

With all due respect to John. Deputy Ministers seem like 24x7 Personal Assistants to CEOs, doing all the work of the Ministers. 1 wrong step or complaint by Minister, can get DM fired by President. 43 DMs positions were for financial & cadre protection. Our tax/vat monies obviously not important for all that. They'll be getting extra billions of 15% Vat also now from Temu clothing. Supposedly to protect local business, give me a break! It was the fastest SARS Gov change I've ever seen. And we're still waiting years for Gupta, Phala Phala & corruption cases to be resolved.

[@faniecremer4899]

The DG in each department must also be very well organised and qualified, for they are supposed to do the day to day activities.

[@cathypotgieter6345]

AND the Arms Deal!!!!

[@Marikana1]

Just to keep the old dogs still on the pay roll

[@Career_SA]

yes, do not confuse the people

[@rosalindcameron-dow9332]

It would be interesting then to hear what the ministers do.

[@GavinTremble]

No, we don't need so many Ministers. Ramaphosa increased the cabinet to appoint his ANC comrades. We all know the ANC use govt to provide employment for comrades. It's got to keep lots of people happy thru deployment

[@astra6098]

DA, please consider withdrawing some of your deputy ministers provided that the ANC agrees to reduce the total size accordingly. If we needed the size, and it's not about jobs-for-pals, why did the President wait for the GNU and not increase the deputy ministers count long ago ?

[@Lukha21]

Not convinced and not impressed by the guarded answers.

[@koukilouki1305]

So deputy ministers are just fancy PAs to ministers. Very interesting🤔

[@PietStassenAdamastor]

New Cabinet: We were hoping for a sleek, streamlined dolphin; instead, they left us with a beached, bloated whale.

[@sjkruger100]

nothing to debate. South Africa is going bye bye now for sure.

[@christopherabrahams735]

Sent illegal foreigners home Minister. This is your work and swear to uphold the law

[@ulricgordon8586]

Cyril has squeezed the Zuma-faction into the cabinet. They also seem to be the most useless and corrupt. And they are supposed to be the BEST of that faction?

[@robertraine1953]

John, bad governing is supposed to result in government being voted out. We cant vote out the civil servant you seem to be suggesting do the job.

[@vre7474]

No