Willie Aucamp

politician unknown

Willie Aucamp is a spokesperson for the Democratic Alliance (DA) in South Africa, known for his active engagement in political discourse and advocacy for the party's policies. Recently, he gained attention for vigorously denying allegations that the DA leaked the national budget to the media, emphasizing the importance of maintaining confidentiality in cabinet meetings. Aucamp's role reflects the DA's commitment to transparency and accountability in governance, particularly in the context of coalition politics.

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

2 wks

Reach

305,452

Power

1,803$

Sentiment

6.00

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
South Africa	1	6.00	0.43%	+20%	59,308,690	305,452	$350,000	1,803$
Totals	1				59,308,690	305,452	$350,000	1,803$

Interactive World Map

Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

South Africa: Willie Aucamp is the new Minister of Agriculture. 6

Dina Pule Cyril Ramaphosa John Steenhuisen Geordin Hill Lewis David Maynier Alexandra Abrahams Jack Bloom Yusuf Cassim

Mail & Guardian: Controversial Dina Pule returns to cabinet as Steenhuisen is officially demoted

South Africa: Willie Aucamp is set to replace John Steenhuisen as Minister of Agriculture. 6

Geordin Hill Lewis John Steenhuisen Yusuf Cassim Mimmy Gondwe Jack Bloom Solly Msimanga Helen Zille

Mail & Guardian: DA shake-up triggers internal revolt

South Africa: Willie Aucamp is viewed as someone with stronger credibility among producers and farming organisations. 7

Geordin Hill Lewis John Steenhuisen Cyril Ramaphosa David Maynier Alexandra Abrahams Yusuf Cassim Jack Bloom Karabo Khakhau Francois Rossouw Nonceba Mhlauli

Mail & Guardian: Angst and anger as DA reshuffles

South Africa: Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Willie Aucamp warned of losses of at least R500 million. 6

Izidine Pinto Renate Meyer

Mail & Guardian: Climate change and La Niña drove deadly southern Africa floods, analysis finds – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Willie Aucamp said it will cost over R500 million to rebuild the Kruger Park after recent floods. 7

Hapiloe Sello Tony Park

Mail & Guardian: Over R500m needed to rebuild Kruger after devastating floods, says minister – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Willie Aucamp visited the park on the weekend to assess the damage and praised SANParks for a timely, coordinated evacuation of staff and guests. 8

Velenkosini Hlabisa Cyril Ramaphosa Phophi Ramathuba Andile Mngwevu Jp Louw

Mail & Guardian: Severe floods kill 37 across Limpopo and Mpumalanga, national disaster declared – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Willie Aucamp expressed deep concern over the severe weather conditions. 7

Phophi Ramathuba Cyril Ramaphosa Shenilla Mohamed Nelson Muffuh

Mail & Guardian: Eleven dead, thousands displaced as severe flooding batters Limpopo – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Willie Aucamp has extended the public comment period for South Africa’s proposed environmental regulations governing commercial fracking. 7

Dion George Gwede Mantashe Gideon Groenewald Jan Glazewski

Mail & Guardian: New draft fracking rules spark fresh debate – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Willie Aucamp was sworn in as the new minister of forestry, fisheries and the environment following Dion George's dismissal. 5

Dion George Cyril Ramaphosa Amelia Abrahams

Mail & Guardian: Axing of former minister Dion George risks undermining SA’s climate leadership at COP30 – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Willie Aucamp has been appointed as Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. 7

Cyril Ramaphosa Dion George Alexandra Lilian Amelia Abrahams Andrew Whitfield John Steenhuisen

Mail & Guardian: Ramaphosa appoints Willie Aucamp as environment minister – The Mail & Guardian