By: Natasha Archary
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Cabinet reshuffle has sparked huge debate, with opposition parties and taxpayers questioning the decisions that led to some appointments.
One in particular is the appointment of Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma as Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities.
The Youth of South Africa have reacted to Dlamini-Zuma’s appointment with heavy criticism because of her age.
At 74-years old, Dlamini-Zuma has been a Cabinet member for 30-years, and her appointment at Minister of Youth is indicative of the longevity of Cabinet.
The reaction on social media from youth speaks to the President once again not taking youth issues seriously.
Many feel the Minister should be retired, along with most of the aging Cabinet. This includes the Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sisisi Tolashe who is 79-years old.
Below are some of the reaction to Dlamini-Zuma being appointed Youth Minister:
South Africa Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities in the Presidency & Dr Nkosazana Clarice Dlamini-Zuma (74) & Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Ms Sisisi Tolashe (79). pic.twitter.com/oI1zkOEkmO
— Man’s NOT Barry Roux (@AdvoBarryRoux) March 8, 2023
Minister of youth in South Africa and she is pushing 75 Jirrrre we so fucked pic.twitter.com/IQbNLbVcoZ
— kakspotter 🇿🇦 (@kakspotter) March 7, 2023
New Deputy Minister of Youth and Women, Sisisi Tolashe has matric only. I'm not saying anything more… pic.twitter.com/GEIV5qfyKr
— Kagiso Monyadiwa (@KagisoMonyadiwa) March 8, 2023
South Africa Minister of Youth. DYK she is 74 of age.
— Mbuyiseni Ndlozi (@MbuyiseniNdlozi) March 7, 2023
Essentially, this ministry is a retirement plan for politicians that the ANC has no clue what use them for! pic.twitter.com/1TMVSB32Xm
Minister of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities is 74 years old. Please let that sink in. We are not taken seriously in this country. 💀#CabinetReshuffle
— Ayanda Sishi Wigzell 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸 (@AyandaTankiso) March 7, 2023
Let it sink in, this grandmother is the minister of youth, are you kidding me? 74 years old😭 maybe it's the April fool fewer build up, but one thing is for sure Cyril ke stlaela sa mafelelo, ke pari nthwe @MYANC @CyrilRamaphosa pic.twitter.com/4OfZ0BM3Qj
— Moloto Andrew (@theAlist2) March 8, 2023
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