President Cyril Ramaphosa reshuffled his cabinet late on Monday evening. He appointed Nomvula Mokonyane as the new minister of communications, replacing Mmamokolo Kubayi-Ngubane. The ministry of telecommunications & postal services will continue to be led by Siyabonga Cwele.
Ramaphosa said a planned “reconfiguration” and reduction in the size of the cabinet will be announced at a later date. The president named Nhlanhla Nene as minister of finance and Pravin Gordhan as minister of public enterprises. The new minister of science & technology is Nkhensani Kubayi.
Below is a full list of the new ministers and deputy ministers in Ramaphosa’s cabinet.
- Deputy president: David Mabuza
- Finance: Nhlanhla Nene
- Communications: Nomvula Mokonyane
- Energy: Jeff Radebe
- High education & training: Naledi Pandor
- Home affairs: Malusi Gigaba
- Human settlements: Nomaindia Mfeketo
- International relations: Lindiwe Sisulu
- Mineral resources: Gwede Mantashe
- Police: Bheki Cele
- Public enterprises: Pravin Gordhan
- Public service & administration: Ayanda Dlodlo
- Public works: Thulas Nxesi
- Rural development & land reform: Maite Nkoana-Mashabane
- Science & technology: Nkhensani Kubayi
- Social development: Susan Shabangu
- Sports & recreation: Thokozile Xasa
- State security: Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba
- Presidency, for planning, monitoring & evaluation: Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
- Presidency, for women: Bathabile Dlamini
- Tourism: Derek Hanekom
- Transport: Blade Nzimande
- Water & sanitation: Gugile Nkwinti
- Co-operative governance & traditional affairs: Zweli Mkhize
Ramaphosa also announced the appointment of the following deputy ministers:
- Agriculture: Sfiso Buthelezi
- Communications: Pinkie Kekana
- Finance: Mondli Gungubele
- Public service & administration: Chana Pilane-Majeke
- Small business development: Cassel Mathale
- Public enterprises: Vacant
- Planning: Vacant
- International relations: Reginah Mhaule — (c) 2018 NewsCentral Media