South Africa: Ramaphosa's Choice of Director-General for Health Will Test His Commitment to Building a Capable State

South Africa: Ramaphosa's Choice of Director-General for Health Will Test His Commitment to Building a Capable State

When push comes to shove, President Cyril Ramaphosa's talk of building a more capable state hasn't always been backed up by the appointment of committed and capable people to key government positions. His decision regarding a new Director-General for health will say a lot about how serious he actually is about addressing the country's many health challenges, argues Spotlight editor Marcus Low.