Faizel Patel – 05/08/2021
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reshuffled his cabinet.
The president addressed the nation on Thursday evening and has been expected to make changes to the executive for weeks now after he confirmed that such a move was in the workings when he told journalists to “watch the space” recently.
Ramaphosa says he is making the changes to the national executive to improve the capacity of government.
“This comes at a time when the country is facing several challenges and we are called upon to undertake several tasks at once.”
Ramaphosa says he has also accepted a long-standing request by Tito Mboweni to be excused from his position as Minister of Finance.
“Minister Mboweni took up this position following the sudden departure of former Minister Nhlanhla Nene in October 2018. Since then, he has effectively and ably steered National Treasury through extremely difficult economic times, providing stability and instilling confidence. I am grateful to Minister Mboweni for responding to the call to serve our nation at its time of need.”
Ramaphosa says government has also decided that water and sanitation should be a separate Ministry, which will enable a dedicated focus on ensuring that all South Africans have access to a secure and sustainable supply of this precious resource.
These are the new ministers appointed by Ramaphosa:
- Minister in the Presidency- Mondli Gungubele
- Minister of Communications and digital tech- Khumbudzo Ntshavehni
- Minister of Defence- Thandi Modise
- Minister of Finance- Enoch Godongwana
- Minister of Health- Joe Phaala
- Minister of Human Settlements- Mmamoloko Kubayo
- Minister of Public Service and administration- Ayanda Dlodlo
- Minister of small business- Stella Ndabeni-Minister of Tourism Lindiwe Sisiulu
- Minister of Water and sanitation- Senzo Mchunu
The new Deputies appointed by Ramaphosa:
- The Presidency: Ms Pinky Kekana will come in as a second Deputy Minister
- Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform: Ms Zoleka Capa
- Communications and Digital Technologies: Mr Philly Mapulane
- Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs: Ms Thembi Nkadimeng
- Health: Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo
- Mineral Resources and Energy: Dr Nobuhle Nkabane
- Public Service and Administration: Dr Chana Pilane-Majake
- Small Business Development: Mr Sdumo Dlamini
- Transport: Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga
- Water and Sanitation: Ms Dikeledi Magadzi
- Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for State Security: Zizi Kodwa
- National security adviser: Sydney Mufamadi
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