Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has been hailed as a “best performer,” credited with “a near-reliable electricity supply after more than a decade of load shedding” and advocating for an “ultra-aggressive” rollout of renewables. @EthanVD, do you believe the improvements are sustainable?
@Rebecca_Davis, you wrote that it was “genuinely hard to find a redeeming aspect to Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s performance over the past year”. What, if anything, would you expect from a Deputy President in the current GNU context?
Thembi Simelane should not be in Cabinet, wrote @Rebecca_Davis. What are your concerns regarding ministers facing serious allegations, yet remain in Cabinet positions?
@taku, you described Siviwe Gwarube as a dynamic force. However, she also missed her self-imposed deadline to eliminate pit toilets by March 2025. How do you think this will impact her political career?
Angie Motshekga’s performance was described as a “smorgasbord of ineptitude” (you didn’t hold back, @John_Stupart!) The Department of Defence has faced significant issues. What specific actions or leadership qualities would you expect from a Defence Minister to address the long-standing problems within this portfolio?
Leon Schreiber has been noted for his efforts at Home Affairs, upgrading digital systems, and clearing a decade-long visa and permit backlog, along with a strong stance against corruption. @LeratoM, how is the department addressing the remaining challenges it faces, and where do you see room for improvement?
I think so. The minister has benefitted from policy changes that have made it easier for private sector players and households to supply their own demand to an extent. This means less pressure on Eskom as it tries to right-size itself. I do worry about bottlenecks and the challenges with tranmission, however. At the end of the day, the speed at which we build new powerlines, substations and transformers will in all likelihood determine the pace at which new, low and zero-emission generation capacity can be brought online.
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Considering the challenges faced by the Sport, Arts and Culture sector, what are the most pressing issues that you believe Gayton McKenzie should prioritise in his role, and what specific outcomes would you expect to see @Yanga?
The Cabinet demonstrated remarkable progress and effectively addressed key issues.
The Cabinet showed some positive movement but significant challenges remain.
Overall, the Cabinet’s impact was limited, and major issues persist.
The Cabinet largely failed to make a meaningful difference, with ongoing dysfunction and a clear lack of progress.
One year isn’t enough time to fairly assess the complexities of the GNU.