{"id":60537,"date":"2014-05-25T20:00:35","date_gmt":"2014-05-25T18:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/60537\/zuma-names-new-cabinet\/"},"modified":"2014-05-25T20:00:35","modified_gmt":"2014-05-25T18:00:35","slug":"zuma-names-new-cabinet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2014\/05\/25\/zuma-names-new-cabinet\/","title":{"rendered":"Zuma names new cabinet"},"content":{"rendered":"

PRETORIA – As expected, Cyril Ramaphosa is named Deputy President and Pravin Gordhan replaced as Minister of Finance.<\/p>\n

Former Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane<\/a> is appointed new Minister of Water and Sanitation, a new ministry included in the cabinet.<\/p>

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Before announcing the cabinet, president Zuma announced the new changes in the National Executive. He said, \u201cWe have established a Ministry of Telecommunications and Postal Services.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur country has a fast growing telecommunications sector which in 2012 was estimated at being worth R180 billion. We also see a great developmental value in the Post Office given its role of delivering financial services to remote areas of our country.<\/p>

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\u201cThis new department will ensure that the country derives more value out of the booming information communications and technology industry and the postal services sector.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Jacob Zuma, the new ministry will also continue to be responsible for youth development.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis Ministry will be formed out of the following components; the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, the South African Broadcasting Corporation, Government Communications and Information System (GCIS), Brand SA and the Media Development and Diversity Agency,\u201d Zuma explained.<\/p>\n

Other changes include the Ministry of Women, Children and People with Disability which now becomes the Ministry of Women, aimed at \u2018championing the achievement of women\u2019s socio-economic empowerment and women\u2019s rights\u2019.<\/p>\n

It is now my pleasure to announce the members of the National Executive.<\/p>\n

The National Executive is as follows<\/p>\n

Deputy President is Mr Cyril Ramaphosa.<\/p>\n

Ministers<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. The Minister in the Presidency is Mr Jeff Radebe.<\/p>\n

2. The Minister of Women in the Presidency is Ms Susan Shabangu.<\/p>\n

3. The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services is Mr Michael Masutha.<\/p>\n

4. The Minister of Public Service and Administration is Mr Collins Chabane.<\/p>\n

5. The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans is Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.<\/p>\n

6. The Minister of Home Affairs is Mr Malusi Gigaba.<\/p>\n

7. The Minister of Environmental Affairs is Ms Edna Molewa.<\/p>\n

8. The Minister of State Security is Mr David Mahlobo.<\/p>\n

9. The Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services is Dr Siyabonga Cwele.<\/p>\n

10. The Minister of Police is Mr Nkosinathi Nhleko.<\/p>\n

11. The Minister of Trade and Industry is Dr Rob Davies.<\/p>\n

12. The Minister of Finance is Mr Nhlanhla Nene.<\/p>\n

13. The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is Mr Senzeni Zokwana.<\/p>\n

14. The Minister of Water and Sanitation is Ms Nomvula Mokonyane.<\/p>\n

15. The Minister of Basic Education is Ms Angie Motshekga.<\/p>\n

16. The Minister of Health is Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.<\/p>\n

17. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation is Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.<\/p>\n

18. The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform is Mr Gugile Nkwinti.<\/p>\n

19. The Minister of Higher Education and Training is Dr Bonginkosi \u201cBlade\u201d Nzimande.<\/p>\n

20. The Minister of Economic Development is Mr Ebrahim Patel.<\/p>\n

21. The Minister of Transport is Ms Dipuo Peters.<\/p>\n

22. The Minister of Mineral Resources is Adv Ngoako Ramathlodi.<\/p>\n

23. The Minister of Social Development is Ms Bathabile Dlamini.<\/p>\n

24. The Minister of Public Enterprises is Ms Lyn Brown.<\/p>\n

25. The Minister of Sport and Recreation is Mr Fikile Mbalula.<\/p>\n

26. The Minister of Labour is Ms Mildred Oliphant.<\/p>\n

27. The Minister of Arts and Culture is Mr Nathi Mthethwa.<\/p>\n

28. The Minister of Public Works is Mr Thulas Nxesi.<\/p>\n

29. The Minister of Small Business Development is Ms Lindiwe Zulu.<\/p>\n

30. The Minister of Energy is Ms Tina Joemat-Peterssen.<\/p>\n

31. The Minister of Science and Technology is Ms Naledi Pandor.<\/p>\n

32. The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is Mr Pravin Gordhan.<\/p>\n

33. The Minister of Communications is Ms Faith Muthambi.<\/p>\n

34. The Minister of Human Settlements is Ms Lindiwe Sisulu.<\/p>\n

35. The Minister of Tourism is Mr Derek Hanekom.<\/p>\n

Deputy Ministers<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. The Deputy Minister of Human settlements is Ms Zoe Kota-Hendricks.<\/p>\n

2. The Deputy Minister of Basic Education is Mr Enver Surty.<\/p>\n

3. The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, responsible for provincial and local government is Mr Andries Nel.<\/p>\n

4. The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, responsible for traditional affairs, is Mr Obed Bapela.<\/p>\n

5. The Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Mr Kebby Maphatsoe.<\/p>\n

6. The Deputy Minister in the Presidency is Mr Buti Manamela.<\/p>\n

7. The Deputy Minister of Tourism is Ms Thokozile Xasa.<\/p>\n

8. The Deputy Minister of Health is Dr Joe Phaahla.<\/p>\n

9. The Deputy Minister of Public Service and Administration is Ms Ayanda Dlodlo.<\/p>\n

10. The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs is Ms Fatima Chohan.<\/p>\n

11. The Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises is Mr Gratitude Magwanishe.<\/p>\n

The Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services will have two deputy ministers, they are;<\/p>\n

12. Mr John Jeffery, responsible for the justice and constitutional development component and<\/p>\n

13. Mr Thabang Makwetla responsible for the correctional services portfolio.<\/p>\n

14. The Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs is Ms Barbara Thomson.<\/p>\n

15. The Deputy Minister of Sport and Recreation is Mr Gert Oosthuizen.<\/p>\n

16. The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is Mr Bheki Cele.<\/p>\n

17. The Deputy Minister of Telecommunications and Postal services, Ms Hlengiwe Mkhize.<\/p>\n

18. The Deputy Minister of State Security is Ms Ellen Molekane.<\/p>\n

19. The Deputy Minister of Police is Maggie Sotyu.<\/p>\n

20. The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, is Mzwandile Masina.<\/p>\n

International relations and cooperation will remain with two deputy ministers, these are;<\/p>\n

21. Ms Noma-India Mfeketho and<\/p>\n

22. Mr Lluwelyn Landers.<\/p>\n

23. The Deputy Minister of Finance is Mr Mcebisi Jonas.<\/p>\n

24. The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation is Ms Pam Tshwete.<\/p>\n

Zuma said, \u201cAbout 17 million South Africans live in rural areas. However, rural areas bear the brunt of poverty, joblessness and gross inequality, particularly former homeland areas.<\/p>\n

\u201cGiven this reality, I have decided to appoint two Deputy Ministers for Rural Development and Land Reform.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Deputy Ministers are;<\/p>\n

25. Mr Mcebisi Skwatsha and<\/p>\n

26. Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini.<\/p>\n

27. The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training is Mr Mduduzi Manana.<\/p>\n

28. The Deputy Minister of Economic Development is Mr Madala Masuku.<\/p>\n

29. The Deputy Minister of Transport is Ms Sindi Chikunga.<\/p>\n

30. The Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources is Mr Godfrey Oliphant.<\/p>\n

31. The Deputy Minister of Social Development is Ms Henrietta Bogopane-Zulu.<\/p>\n

The labour portfolio will gain a deputy minister given the important role of the department in the economic cluster.<\/p>\n

32. The Deputy Minister is Inkosi Patekile Holomisa.<\/p>\n

33. The Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture is Ms Rejoice Mabudafhasi.<\/p>\n

34. The Deputy Minister of Public Works is Mr Jeremy Cronin.<\/p>\n

35. The Deputy Minister of Small Business development is Ms Elizabeth Thabethe.<\/p>\n

36. The Deputy Minister of Energy is Ms Thembi Majola.<\/p>\n

37. The Deputy Minister of Communications is Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams.<\/p>\n

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