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.

Who will be in the SA cabinet ministers 2024 list?

It is expected that the new cabinet will be inclusive and include members from opposition parties such as the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). There is some debate about whether parties like the Patriotic Alliance (PA) will also be included.

How many cabinet positions will there be?

There have been calls to reduce the number of cabinet positions, but it is unlikely due to the need to accommodate members from various parties.

What will the policy agenda be?

The policy agenda is likely to be a compromise between the ANC and the incoming coalition parties. The DA may push for changes in areas such as mineral rights and foreign policy, but there are existing legislative frameworks that will limit how much they can change.

How will cabinet appointments be made?

In the past, the ANC has been accused of deploying party loyalists (cadres) to government positions, rather than those with the most merit. With a coalition government, there is hope that this practice will be reduced. However, the DA may also be tempted to favour its own party members when filling positions it controls.

Shama Nathoo

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