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Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the minerals and energy minister, has been appointed as our deputy president
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June 22, 2005, 20:30
The South African Students Congress (Sasco) congratulated newly appointed deputy president Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka - the first female in the country to get the position. Mlambo-Ngcuka, who had been minerals and energy minister, replaces Jacob Zuma, sacked last week.
Sicelo Mdletshe, Sasco spokesperson, said: "To us, her appointment demonstrates our government's commitment in the creation of a truly non-sexist and prosperous South Africa.
"As students, we have full confidence in her abilities and strongly believe that she will execute her new assignment successfully."
Sasco also saluted President Thabo Mbeki for the leadership "he is providing to the country."
Mdletshe also congratulated the newly-appointed minister of minerals and energy, Lindiwe Hendricks and deputy ministers of Trade and Industry, Elizabeth Thabethe and Rob Davies on their new responsibilities.
"We pledge our support to all these comrades and commit ourselves to be always ready to lend a helping hand whenever necessary," said Mdletshe.
Mbeki made the announcement during a press conference following Cabinet's fortnightly meeting at Tuynhuys today. He also used the opportunity to announce a minor reshuffle to his Cabinet. - Sapa
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