South Africa: U.N General Assembly Lauds President Ramaphosa’s Gender-Parity Government - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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May 31, 2019
The United NationsGeneral Assembly President, María Espinosa has applauded South Africa’s firstgender-parity’ cabinet announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
She gave thecommendation in a tweet following Ramaphosa’s announcement of the new cabinetin which, for the first time in the country’s history, fifty per cent of allministers are women.
Espinosa described thedecision as a strong example of an inclusive leadership style which will bearfruits not only for South Africa but for the entire region.
Ramaphosa reduced thenumber of ministers in what he called a bloated cabinet from thirty six totwenty eight.
In another surprise move, one of the fourteen female Ministers identified as Patricia de Lille is a member of the opposition Good Party.