SA cabinet 2024
South Africa is on the state of a political shift, with President Ramaphosa poised to announce a brand new cabinet. This GNU is expected to be a departure from tradition, potentially the mixture of members from opposition parties. But what exactly does this shake-up (SA cabinet 2024) entail?
Dr Ongama Mtimka, a political analyst, and Dr Oscar van Heerden, a senior research fellow, gave us some highlight and here are the SA cabinet 2024 key takeaways:
- Who’s on the team? We’ll explore the possibility of an inclusive cabinet, potentially incorporating members from opposition parties like the DA and IFP.
- Size matters? We’ll discuss the ongoing debate regarding the size of the new cabinet, with some advocating for a streamlined approach.
- Policy priorities? We’ll examine the potential policy agenda, considering the compromises likely to be made between the ANC and any coalition partners.
- Meritocracy vs. party loyalty? We’ll explore the past criticism of the ANC’s appointment practices and whether a coalition government can usher in a more merit-based approach.
- The final say? We’ll clarify the role of the president in selecting cabinet members, considering the potential influence of coalition partners.
• The Deputy President is Paul Mashatile. • The Minister of Agriculture is John Steenhuisen. • The Deputy Minister of Agriculture is Rosemary Nokuzola Capa. • The Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development is Mzwanele Nyhontso. • The Deputy Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development is Chupu Stanley Mathabatha. • The Minister of Basic Education is Siviwe Gwarube. • The Deputy Minister of Basic Education is Reginah Mhaule. • The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies is Solly Malatsi. • The Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies is Mondli Gungubele. • The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is Velinkosi Hlabisa. • The Deputy Ministers of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs are Dickson Masemola and Zolile Burns‐Ncamashe. • The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans is Angie Motshekga. • The Deputy Ministers of Defence and Military Veterans are Bantu Holomisa and Richard Mkhungo. • The Minister of Electricity and Energy is Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. • The Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy is Samantha Graham. • The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation is Blade Nzimande. • The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation is Nomalungelo Gina. • The Minister of Employment and Labour is Nomakhosazana Meth. • The Deputy Ministers of Employment and Labour are Jomo Sibiya and Phumzile Mgcina. • The Minister of Finance is Enoch Godongwana. • The Deputy Ministers of Finance are David Masondo and Ashor Sarupen. • The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is Dion George. • The Deputy Ministers of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment are Narend Singh and Bernice Swarts. • The Minister of Health is Aaron Motsoaledi. • The Deputy Minister of Health is Joe Phaahla. • The Minister of Higher Education is Nobuhle Nkabane. • The Deputy Ministers of Higher Education are Buti Manamela and Mimmy Gondwe. • The Minister of Home Affairs is Leon Schreiber. • The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs is Njabulo Nzuza. • The Minister of Human Settlements is Mmamoloko Kubayi. • The Deputy Minister of Human Settlements is Tandi Mahambehlala. • The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation is Ronald Lamola. • The Deputy Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation are Alvin Botes and Tandi Moraka. • The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development is Thembi Nkadimeng. • The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development is Andries Nel. • The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources is Gwede Mantashe. • The Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources is Judith Nemadzinga‐Tshabalala. • The Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation is Maropene Ramokgopa. • The Deputy Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation is Seiso Mohai. • The Minister of Police is Senzo Mchunu. • The Deputy Ministers of Police are Polly Boshielo and Cassel Mathale. • The Minister in the Presidency is Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. • The Deputy Ministers in the Presidency are Nonceba Mhlauli and Kenneth Morolong. • The Minister of Public Service and Administration is Mzamo Buthelezi. • The Deputy Minister of Public Service and Administration is Pinky Kekana. • The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure is Dean Macpherson. • The Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure is Sihle Zikalala. • The Minister of Small Business Development is Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams. • The Deputy Minister of Small Business Development is Jane Sithole. • The Minister of Social Development is Sisisi Tolashe. • The Deputy Minister of Social Development is Ganief Hendricks. • The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture is Gayton McKenzie. • The Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture is Peace Mabe. • The Minister of Tourism is Patricia De Lille. • The Deputy Minister of Tourism is Maggie Sotyu. • The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition is Parks Tau. • The Deputy Ministers of Trade, Industry and Competition are Zuko Godlimpi and Andrew Whitfield. • The Minister of Transport is Barbara Creecy. • The Deputy Minister of Transport is Mkhuleko Hlengwa. • The Minister of Water and Sanitation is Pemmy Majodina. • The Deputy Ministers of Water and Sanitation are David Mahlobo and Isaac Seitlholo. • The Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities is Sindisiwe Chikunga. • The Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities is Mmapaseka Steve Letsike. • The Minister of Correctional Services is Pieter Groenewald. • The Deputy Minister of Correctional Services is Lindiwe Ntshalintshali.