In cabinet he could at times handle six or seven ministerial portfolios simultaneously , even while acting as prime minister in Smuts 's absence .
This multi-tasking of jobs had become a habit continued throughout Hofmeyr 's career .
In cabinet Hofmeyr could at times handle six or seven ministerial portfolios simultaneously , even while acting as prime minister in Smuts 's absence .
This multi-tasking of jobs had become a habit continued throughout Hofmeyr 's career .