In accordance with section 91(3)(b) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, I have appointed Mr. Willem Abraham Stephanus Aucamp, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment. Consequently, I have removed Dr. Dion George from the portfolio in accordance with section 91 (2) of the Constitution. 

Furthermore, I have  appointed Ms Alexandra Lilian Amelia Abrahams as Deputy Minister, Trade Industry and Competition, in accordance with section 93 (1) (a) of the Constitution.

I wish Mr Aucamp and Ms Abrahams well in their portfolios.

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President - media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 13 November 2025, address the National Construction Summit 2025.

The two-day Summit takes place at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng.

This year’s theme is, “Unlocking Infrastructure Delivery: Raising Construction Industry Performance”.

It is the second annual Summit this year, which is earmarked to bring together leaders from government, business, labour and civil society to discuss various issues.

Deliberations will, among other objectives, focus on how to improve the efficiency of infrastructure delivery and performance.

The Summit will be updated on efforts to combat construction mafia and eliminate construction site disruptions.

Delegates will also discuss as transformation and skills development.

The Summit details are:

Date: Thursday, 13 November 2025
Time: 08h00
Venue: Birchwood Hotel Boksburg, Gauteng 

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President - media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria