Ramaphosa Accused of ‘Double Standard’ by Key Coalition Partner

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa fired a deputy minister from the second-largest party in the ruling coalition on Thursday, a move that renews strain on the stability of his administration.

Ramaphosa dismissed Deputy Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Andrew Whitfield of the Democratic Alliance, without providing reasons for his removal. The president “has not indicated any intention to conduct a wholesale cabinet reshuffle,” his office said in a statement.