In other news, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have lambasted the governing party for the appointment of Minister of Small Business Khambudzo Ntshavheni as acting Minister in Presidency, a position left vacant by Mthembu’s death. The party said that Ntshavheni had not done anything meaningful in the development of small businesses. The party also reiterated its calls for the Department of Small businesses to be placed under the Department of Trade and Industry. “The functions of the Department of Small Businesses ought to be linked with entities and programmes in the development of trade and industry. I really don’t care who replaces Jackson Mthembu. As long as they’re effective and impactful.