In Memes, South Africa Reacts to Cabinet Reshuffle

#CabinetReshuffle, #Cabinet2018 and #Cabinet trended on Twitter overnight following President Cyril Ramaphosa's reshuffle. Twitter users expressed their reactions to the announcement, with most expressing their disappointment as some deadwood ministers survived. While one of the most serious moments in the country was playing out, South Africans were ready with their spontaneously humorous and tongue-in-cheek memes.

Fikile Mbalula was ejected as Minister of Police.

Bheki Cele is the now Police Minister.

New Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe.

Bathabile Dlamini survived the axe.

Dlamini in the new Minister of Women in The Presidency portfolio.

David Mabuza is the new Vice Presdent.

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