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What was John Steenhuisen’s role in the government of national unity formed in 2024?

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In South Africa’s government of national unity formed in 2024, John Steenhuisen was named the minister of agriculture. He held that post until a late June 2026 cabinet reshuffle, requested by Democratic Alliance federal leader Geordin Hill-Lewis, after which Steenhuisen served as the deputy minister of trade, industry, and competition from July 1, 2026.