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title: "Watch – Minister Tolashe pulls back on senior hire, yet questions remain over employee"
description: "Minister of Social Development Sisisi Tolashe’s controversial senior appointment has been rescinded – but young Lesedi Mabiletja still holds a job in the department that she remains unqualified for. Daily Maverick’s Rebecca Davis explains."
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published: "2025-10-02T15:45:23"
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# Watch – Minister Tolashe pulls back on senior hire, yet questions remain over employee

> Minister of Social Development Sisisi Tolashe’s controversial senior appointment has been rescinded – but young Lesedi Mabiletja still holds a job in the department that she remains unqualified for. Daily Maverick’s Rebecca Davis explains.

By Rebecca Davis · Published 2 October 2025, 17:45 SAST · Updated 2 October 2025, 17:45 SAST

## Key points
- In a whirlwind of laughter and insight, the latest video dives into the quirky world of South African politics, proving that sometimes the best way to understand democracy is through a good dose of humor and a dash of absurdity.
- Rebecca Davis reports on pressing issues impacting democracy, emphasizing the need for informed public discourse.
- The video features insights from various experts, highlighting the interconnectedness of social and political challenges.
- Filmed by Bernard Kotze and Joel Seboa, the production captures the urgency of the topics discussed.
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## Content

[YouTube video: "YouTube video"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri2bJbKrEvM)

Reporting by: Rebecca Davis
Edited by: Malibongwe Tyilo
Filmed by: Bernard Kotze & Joel Seboa
Produced by: Emilie Gambade
Sub-edited by: Kevin Flynn

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