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President Ramaphosa Allocates Ministries in Coalition Government

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President Ramaphosa Allocates Ministries in Coalition Government

On Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a new cabinet structure, distributing 12 out of 32 ministries to opposition parties within his coalition government.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) secured six ministries, including Education, Public Works, and Environment. An additional six ministries were assigned to smaller coalition parties. The African National Congress (ANC) retained control over 20 ministries, including key portfolios such as Finance, Foreign Affairs, Energy, and Defence.

Key Appointments

Deputy President

Minister of Agriculture

  • John Steenhuisen

Deputy Minister of Agriculture

  • Rosemary Nokuzola Capa

Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development

  • Mzwanele Nyhontso

Deputy Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development

  • Chupu Stanley Mathabatha

Minister of Basic Education

  • Siviwe Gwarube

Deputy Minister of Basic Education

  • Reginah Mhaule

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

  • Solly Malatsi

Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

  • Mondli Gungubele

Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

  • Velinkosi Hlabisa

Deputy Ministers of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

  • Dickson Masemola
  • Zolile Burns‐Ncamashe

Minister of Defence and Military Veterans

  • Angie Motshekga

Deputy Ministers of Defence and Military Veterans

  • Bantu Holomisa
  • Richard Mkhungo

Minister of Electricity and Energy

  • Kgosientsho Ramokgopa

Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy

  • Samantha Graham

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation

  • Blade Nzimande

Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation

  • Nomalungelo Gina

Minister of Employment and Labour

  • Nomakhosazana Meth

Deputy Ministers of Employment and Labour

  • Jomo Sibiya
  • Phumzile Mgcina

Minister of Finance

  • Enoch Godongwana

Deputy Ministers of Finance

  • David Masondo
  • Ashor Sarupen

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

  • Dion George

Deputy Ministers of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

  • Narend Singh
  • Bernice Swarts

Minister of Health

  • Aaron Motsoaledi

Deputy Minister of Health

  • Joe Phaahla

Minister of Higher Education

  • Nobuhle Nkabane

Deputy Ministers of Higher Education

  • Buti Manamela
  • Mimmy Gondwe

Minister of Home Affairs

  • Leon Schreiber

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs

  • Njabulo Nzuza

Minister of Human Settlements

  • Mmamoloko Kubayi

Deputy Minister of Human Settlements

  • Tandi Mahambehlala

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation

  • Ronald Lamola

Deputy Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation

  • Alvin Botes
  • Tandi Moraka

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development

  • Thembi Nkadimeng

Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development

  • Andries Nel

Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources

  • Gwede Mantashe

Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources

  • Judith Nemadzinga‐Tshabalala

Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Maropene Ramokgopa

Deputy Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Seiso Mohai

Minister of Police

  • Senzo Mchunu

Deputy Ministers of Police

  • Polly Boshielo
  • Cassel Mathale

Minister in the Presidency

  • Khumbudzo Ntshavheni

Deputy Ministers in the Presidency

  • Nonceba Mhlauli
  • Kenneth Morolong

Minister of Public Service and Administration

  • Mzamo Buthelezi

Deputy Minister of Public Service and Administration

  • Pinky Kekana

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

  • Dean Macpherson

Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

  • Sihle Zikalala

Minister of Small Business Development

  • Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams

Deputy Minister of Small Business Development

  • Jane Sithole

Minister of Social Development

  • Sisisi Tolashe

Deputy Minister of Social Development

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

  • Peace Mabe

Minister of Tourism

  • Patricia De Lille

Deputy Minister of Tourism

  • Maggie Sotyu

Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition

  • Parks Tau

Deputy Ministers of Trade, Industry and Competition

  • Zuko Godlimpi
  • Andrew Whitfield

Minister of Transport

  • Barbara Creecy

Deputy Minister of Transport

  • Mkhuleko Hlengwa

Minister of Water and Sanitation

  • Pemmy Majodina

Deputy Ministers of Water and Sanitation

  • David Mahlobo
  • Isaac Seitlholo

Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

  • Sindisiwe Chikunga

Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

  • Mmapaseka Steve Letsike

Minister of Correctional Services

  • Pieter Groenewald

Deputy Minister of Correctional Services

  • Lindiwe Ntshalintshali

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