Cape Town – Former co-operative governance and traditional affairs minister Richard Baloyi resigned as an MP shortly after his axing, Parliament said on Friday.

“He gave us notice that he’s resigning as a member of the National Assembly, effective 10 July,” Parliament spokesperson Luzuko Jacobs said.

Baloyi did not give reasons for his resignation.

Baloyi was one of three ministers sacked by President Jacob Zuma during a Cabinet reshuffle on 9 July.

The other two ministers who received the chop were Tokyo Sexwale and Dina Pule.

It appears the two remain MPs, for now.

“Tokyo Sexwale is still a member of the National Assembly and so is Dina Pule,” Jacobs said.

– SAPA