ANC Caucus Welcomes New MPs, Cabinet Reshuffle Eyed This Week

The ANC's parliamentary caucus has formally welcomed the party's Deputy President Paul Mashatile, second Deputy Secretary General Maropene Ramokgopa, as well as National Executive Committee members Sihle Zikalala and Parks Tau as new lawmakers, according to a letter issued by ANC Chief Whip and seen by News24.

• The portal reports that the letter was dated February 5 and thanked MPs Tshilidzi Munyai, Mervyn Dirks, Masefako Dikgale and Matshidiso Mfikoe, who stepped down to make room for new lawmakers.
• The rotation in several MP seats occurs after the ANC's recent elective conference, which saw incoming lawmakers take senior executive positions within the ruling party. Earlier reports suggested that they could be sworn in on Monday.
• This would pave way for President Cyril Ramaphosa to reshuffle his Cabinet, which according to News24 could take place before his Thursday's State of the Nation Address.