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Zille appoints Western Cape Cabinet
8 May 2009
Western Cape Premier Helen Zille on Friday announced a ten person provincial cabinet, including one appointee from the Independent Democrats.
ID provincial chairman Sakkie Jenner has been given responsibility for cultural affairs and sport. Democratic Alliance (DA) provincial leader Theuns Botha has been allocated health.
Zille said her choices all male represented “the best fitness for purpose match I could find.” She said the cabinet faced a huge challenge in governing the province.
All the other members of the cabinet were drawn from the DA.
Issued by: Office of the Premier, Western Cape Provincial Government
8 May 2009
Source: Sapa