The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has rejected Zuma’s Cabinet explanation behind the shakeup.
The president explained he wants to improve the efficiency of government, energising his Cabinet with more youthful appointees.
The EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has rejected Malusi Gigaba's appointment to head up the finance ministry.
“He is not only underqualified to head up our Treasury but there’s essentially no distinction between him and Des Van Rooyen. In a way, this is the same thing that happened in December [2015]. Malusi Gigaba is just more famous than Des Van Rooyen.”
The Democratic Alliance’s former Western Cape leader Patricia De Lille has described the reshuffle as "total madness".
