# The DA says president Cyril Ramaphosa is threatening the stability of the coalition by firing the party’s Andrew Whitfield as Trade, Industry and Competition deputy minister. DA leader John Steenhuisen says the dismissal was politically motivated and shows double standards, as ANC ministers linked to corruption remain in office. Steenhuisen warns that this action risks worsening tensions within the government of national unity and calls on Ramaphosa to act responsibly to preserve unity:
DA accuses Ramaphosa of undermining coalition stability with Whitfield firing [SOUND]
ENG SteenhuisenOnCoalition