Firing Dion George: Performance Failure or Pure Party Politics?

You want to read this. The potential dismissal of Dr. Dion George as South Africa’s Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has reignited the national debate about whether government reshuffles under the Government of National Unity (GNU) are driven by performance, or simply by political expediency. His removal – barely a year into office – raises questions about whether this is a legitimate response to underperformance or a calculated move to strengthen internal party dynamics ahead of the 2026 local elections.