It feels as if we’re in the midst of a dystopian novel. President Jacob Zuma’s recent cabinet reshuffle has caused major upset, particularly with the dismissal of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and his deputy Mcebisi Jonas. The drama has been brewing over the past week, and the announcement came just after midnight on Friday. Since the news broke, the country has been in an uproar, the rand has plunged and Zuma’s laughter at a parliamentary sitting had not helped the situation.
Here’s how the country is reacting to the cabinet reshuffle and Gordhan’s dismissal:
Guess it’s politically correct to say Happy April Fools Day? … not yet? … okay. #cabinetreshuffle pic.twitter.com/D2mtF27s2c
— Jeandré Goliath (@Jeandre_Goliath) March 31, 2017
#RETWEET if you feel #PravinGordhan & #McebisiJonas should be retained as Finance Minister & Deputy. @PresidencyZA pic.twitter.com/aTa9DZqTpU
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) March 30, 2017
How is removing #PravinGordhan and still keeping #BathabileDlamini improving efficiency? Don’t insult us #Zuma #cabinetreshuffle
— Lucas Moloi (@Lucasmoloi) March 31, 2017
Rand’s reaction to the #cabinetreshuffle ????
pic.twitter.com/qaV1n4zAfK— Ms Mendes (@berlizinha) March 31, 2017
A group of activists chanting “Hands off Treasury”. Cheers from inside where #PravinGordhan set to/is meeting staff #CabinetReshuffle pic.twitter.com/X6oBVptzaq
— Thulasizwe Simelane (@ThulasSims) March 31, 2017
#ZuptaCabinet coming soon. Our country though ? #cabinetreshuffle pic.twitter.com/yHkjWNUGru
— Helen Sefolo (@helen_sefolo) March 31, 2017
A man with such intellect, a killer sense of humor & who was determined to fight corruption, we salute you #PravinGordhan #cabinetreshuffle pic.twitter.com/Qkk4pYSHSN
— Karishma Dipa (@Karishma_Dipa) March 31, 2017
Whenever I see #PravinGordhan I feel emotional.
I imagine what he is going through, all courtesy of Zuma & ANC. I am proud of you Minister pic.twitter.com/BTB3e6ko1E— JG (Johan) van Zyl ✍ (@JGvanZyl_ZA) March 29, 2017
The Boss has spoken. Mantashe must sit down fam. pic.twitter.com/r04UkS4p7m
— Agent Provocateur (@De_Imperial) March 31, 2017
To see the cabinet reshuffle in full, click here.
Photography Getty images