Ramaphosa announces his cabinet reshuffle.

South Africa's newly elected president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has announced his new cabinet during a press briefing on Monday evening.

 After a few delays, Ramaphosa finally revealed his new Cabinet: Initially, the Presidency stated that Ramaphosa would make the announcement at 8.30 pm on Monday (26/02/2018), then it was moved to around 9.30 pm. He finally announced his new cabinet at around 10:10pm on Monday 26 February 2018. 

“With respect to Ministers, I have decided to make the following changes,” said Ramaphosa.

• Communications: Ms Nomvula Mokonyane

• Energy: Mr Jeff Radebe

• Higher Education and Training: Ms Naledi Pandor

• Home Affairs: Mr Malusi Gigaba

• Human Settlements: Ms Nomaindia Mfeketo

• International Relations and Cooperation: Ms Lindiwe Sisulu

• Mineral Resources: Mr Gwede Mantashe

• Police: Mr Bheki Cele

• Public Enterprises: Mr Pravin Gordhan

• Public Service and Administration: Ms Ayanda Dlodlo

• Public Works: Mr Thulas Nxesi

• Rural Development and Land Reform: Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane

• Science and Technology: Ms Nkhensani Kubayi-Ngubane

• Social Development: Ms Susan Shabangu

• Sport and Recreation: Ms Tokozile Xasa

• State Security: Ms Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba

• The Presidency: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation: Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

• The Presidency: Women: Ms Bathabile Dlamini

• Tourism: Mr Derek Hanekom

• Transport: Dr Blade Nzimande

• Water and Sanitation: Mr Gugile Nkwinti

“With respect to Deputy Ministers, I have made the following changes.”

• Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries: Mr Sfiso Buthelezi

• Communications: Ms Pinky Kekana

• Finance: Mr Mondli Gungubele

• Public Service and Administration: Dr Chana Pilane-Majeke

• Small Business Development: Mr Cassel Mathale

“The positions of Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises and Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation will remain vacant.”

“Pending the completion of their swearing-in as Members of the National Assembly, I intend to further appoint.”

• Mr David Mabuza as the Deputy President of the Republic

• Dr Zweli Mkhize as Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

• Mr Nhlanhla Nene as Minister of Finance

• Ms Reginah Mhaule as Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation

The new Ministers and Deputy Ministers will be sworn in in Cape Town tomorrow.

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Posted 27 February 2018 | Frederik Herholdt

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