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This included the retention of key officials such as Finance Minister Tito Mboweni and Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan. While Ramaphosa has committed his administration to reform, a still-large executive and several lacklustre appointments highlight the fragile hold he has over the ruling ANC.
Impacts
Post-poll turmoil in the main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) could provide Ramaphosa with a freer hand at parliament in the short term.
The appointment of Patricia de Lille could precede the eventual merging of her GOOD party with the ANC.
Pressure will grow for the public protector's ouster after several disputed reports and damaging court findings against her.
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