Andrew Whitfield
Andrew Whitfield is a South African politician and member of the Democratic Alliance (DA), who recently made headlines after being dismissed from his position as Deputy Trade Minister by President Cyril Ramaphosa for undertaking an unsanctioned trip to the United States earlier in the year.
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Ramaphosa dismissed Andrew Whitfield, the DA Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, for going on an unauthorised trip to the United States.
Ramaphosa’s tumultuous 2025 – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-12-19
Andrew Whitfield was axed for breaking cabinet rules by travelling abroad without permission.
Ramaphosa appoints Willie Aucamp as environment minister – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-13
Helen Zille tackled ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula over the axing of the DA’s deputy minister, Andrew Whitfield.
How the DA’s ultimatum toppled Nkabane – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-25
Andrew Whitfield made it clear that support for the budget should not be mistaken for consensus.
Nkabane’s axing saves budget as first phase of Appropriations Bill is approved – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-23
Andrew Whitfield was dismissed by Ramaphosa for traveling to the United States without permission.
DA to support departmental budgets after Nobuhle Nkabane’s axing – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-22
Andrew Whitfield was sacked while ANC corruption-accused ministers remained in their jobs.
Whose dialogue is it anyway? – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-18
Andrew Whitfield's dramatic ousting is mentioned as part of the political turmoil within the DA.
Will John Steenhuisen lead past 2026? With Tara Roos – Podcast episode 12 – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-14
Andrew Whitfield is a deputy minister from the DA party who was sacked by Ramaphosa.
Why ANC and DA will not leave toxic pairing
United Kingdom· 2025-07-03
The DA claims Whitfield was fired for 'fighting corruption', specifically for exposing irregularities around the National Lottery Commission.
The real test isn’t the GNU — it’s whether voters see through the elites – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-30
Andrew Whitfield was fired for traveling to the United States without the president's approval.
DA will not leave GNU or table motion against Ramaphosa despite Whitfield firing – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-28
Andrew Whitfield was removed as Deputy Trade Minister for undertaking an international visit without the president's permission.
South Africa President Ramaphosa fires stinging rebuke at coalition partnerUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-27
