Ramaphosa’s new cabinet
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced changes to the national executive of the country. The big changes in the ministers of different government departments include Finance Minister Tito Mboweni and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, who have both stepped down. Enoch Godongwana will take over as Finance Minister and Joe Phaahla as Health Minister.
Other changes in the cabinet are as follows:
Ministers:
Defence and Military Veterans: Thandi Modise
Communications and Digital Technologies: Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
The Presidency: Mondli Gungubele
Human Settlements: Mmamoloko Kubayi
Public Service and Administration: Ayanda Dlodlo
Small Business Development: Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams
Tourism: Lindiwe Sisulu
Water and Sanitation: Senzo Mchunu
Deputy Ministers:
The Presidency: Pinky Kekana – second deputy minister
Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform: Zoleka Capa
Communications and Digital Technologies: Philly Mapulane
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs: Thembi Nkadimeng
Health: Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo
Mineral Resources and Energy: Dr Nobuhle Nkabane
Public Service and Administration: Dr Chana Pilane-Majake
Small Business Development: Sdumo Dlamini
Transport: Sindisiwe Chikunga
Water and Sanitation: Dikeledi Magadzi
Zizi Kodwa is appointed as Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for state security.
The President also announced that the government is doing away with the Ministry of State Security and places political responsibility for the State Security Agency in the Presidency.
