President Cyril Ramaphosa announces new national director for SA’s 7th administration

By Phenyo Selinda

Pretoria – On Sunday, June 30, 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the new members of the National Executive Committee of South Africa’s seventh administration. The updated board is particularly inclusive, with representatives from all eleven parties that make up the Government of National Unity (GNU).

This announcement follows Ramaphosa’s recent election as President by the National Assembly on Friday, June 14, 2024, and his formal inauguration on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

Inclusive government: a multi-stakeholder approach

The broad coalition comprises the African National Congress (ANC), Democratic Alliance (DA), Patriotic Alliance (PA), Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), Good Party (GP), Pan African Congress of Azania (PAC), Freedom Front Plus (FF+), United Democratic Movement (UDM), Al Jama-ah, Rise Mzansi and United African Transformation (UAT).

Addressing the nation at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, President Ramaphosa emphasized the need for an inclusive approach to the current challenges facing South Africa and the national electoral mandate.

“During the sixth democratic administration, we signaled our intention to reduce the number of portfolios in the National Council. However, due to the need to ensure that all parties of the Government of National Unity are included in the National Executive Council, this has not been possible,” Ramaphosa said.

Adjustments to government portfolios

President Ramaphosa highlighted key changes and the restructuring of some portfolios to more effectively meet the country’s urgent needs.

“The Ministries of Electricity and Energy will be merged,” he announced. “A separate Ministry of Mineral Resources and Petroleum will be established. The Ministry of Agriculture will be separated from the Ministry of Agrarian Reform and Rural Development, which will ensure focus.”

Further divisions include:

Ministry of Higher Education from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development from the Ministry of Correctional Services.

Additionally, the Ministry of Public Enterprises will cease to exist, and its functions will be taken over by the Presidency, which will coordinate the relevant public enterprises in the new shareholding model.

Key appointments in the National Board

The President announced the following nominations to the National Board:

The Vice-President is Paul Mashatile.
The Minister of Agriculture is John Steenhuisen.
The deputy minister of agriculture is Rosemary Nokuzola Capa.
The Minister of Agrarian 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 for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs are Dickson Masemola and Zolile Burns-Ncamashe.
The Minister of National Defence and Military Veterans is Angie Motshekga.
The Deputy Ministers of Defence and War Veterans are Bantu Holomisa and Richard Mkhungo.
The Minister of Electricity and Energy is Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.
The Deputy Minister for 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 labor are Jomo Sibiya and Phumzile Mgcina.
The Minister of Finance is Enoch Godongwana.
The deputy finance ministers are David Masondo and Ashor Sarupen.
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment is Dion George.
The Deputy Ministers of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment are Narend Singh and Bernice Swarts.
The Minister of Health is Aaron Motsoaledi.
The deputy health minister 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 the Interior is Leon Schreiber.
The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs is Njabulo Nzuza.
The Minister of Human Settlements is Mmamoloko Kubayi.
The Deputy Minister for 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.
Andries Nel is the Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development.
The Minister of Mineral Resources and Petroleum is Gwede Mantashe.
The Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources and Petroleum 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 government 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 for 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 for Sport, Arts and Culture is Gayton McKenzie.
The Deputy Minister of Sports, Art 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 Sewerage is Pemmy Majodina.
The deputy ministers of water and sanitation are David Mahlobo and Isaac Seitlholo.
The Minister for Women, Youth and Disabled Persons is Sindisiwe Chikunga.
The Deputy Minister for Women, Youth and Disabled Persons is Mmapaseka Steve Letsike.
The Minister of Prison Service is Pieter Groenewald.
The Deputy Minister of Correctional Services is Lindiwe Ntshalintshali.

Central News Weekly Edition 060: Get the latest weekly edition of the Central News print and digital newspaper. Top story: “Mxolisi Dukwana elected as new speaker of Free State legislature”

Download here:

Read all our publications on magazter:

https://www.magzter.com/ZA/Central-News-Pty-Ltd/Central-News/Newspaper/All-Issues

________________________

Central News also offers sponsored editorial content, podcasts, radio/social media simulcasts, video production, live streaming services, press conferences and paid interviews (video/audio), etc.

We guarantee exceptional exposure, reach and engagement, with excellent return on investment.

To place your ad on our platforms (print newspaper or digital platforms): Email: [email protected]

For business matters:
[email protected]

Newsroom:
Send your stories/media statements to: [email protected]

General Information:
[email protected]

Office administrator:
[email protected]

Whatsapp / Call: 081 495 5487

Website: https://www.centralnews.co.za

Social media platforms (@centralnewsza): Linkedin, Facebook, Tiktok, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube

#centralnewsza #freestate