Government of National Unity: President announces ministers, deputies

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the ministers and deputy ministers who will support him in the seventh democratic administration of South Africa.

The announcement of Cabinet, made up from various parties as a Government of National Unity (GNU), follows the National and Provincial Elections held on May 29 – when no political party gained an outright majority to govern the country.

Paul Mashatile from the ANC will continue in his role as deputy president, it was announced.

To ensure that the National Executive is inclusive of all the GNU parties, certain portfolios were separated. The ministries of Electricity and Energy will be merged. There will be a separate ministry of Mineral and Petroleum Resources.

The ministry of Agriculture will be separated from the ministry of Land Reform and Rural Development, while the ministry of Higher Education will be separated from the ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development will be separated from the ministry of Correctional Services.

There will no longer be a Ministry of Public Enterprises. The co-ordination of the relevant public enterprises will be located in the Presidency during the process of implementing a new shareholder model.

The Cabinet

• Agriculture: John Steenhuisen (DA) and Deputy Minister Rosemary Nokuzola Capa (ANC).
• Land Reform and Rural Development: Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso (PAC) and Deputy Minister Chupu Stanley Mathabatha (ANC).
• Basic Education: Minister Siviwe Gwarube (DA) and Deputy Minister Reginah Mhaule (ANC).
• Communications and Digital Technologies: Minister Solly Malatsi (DA) and Deputy Minister Mondli Gungubele (ANC).
• Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs: Minister Velinkosi Hlabisa (IFP) and Deputy Ministers Dickson Masemola (ANC) and Zolile Burns‐Ncamashe (ANC).
• Defence and Military Veterans: Minister Angie Motshekga (ANC) and Deputy Ministers Bantu Holomisa (UDM) and Richard Mkhungo (ANC).
• Electricity and Energy: Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa (ANC) and Deputy Minister Samantha Graham (DA).
• Science, Technology and Innovation: Minister Blade Nzimande (ANC) and Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina (ANC).
• Employment and Labour: Minister Nomakhosazana Meth (ANC) and Deputy Ministers Jomo Sibiya (ANC) and Phumzile Mgcina (ANC).
• Finance: Minister Enoch Godongwana (ANC) and Deputy Minister David Masondo (ANC) and Ashor Sarupen (DA).
• Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment: Minister Dion George (DA) and Deputy Ministers Narend Singh (IFP) and Bernice Swarts (ANC).
• Health: Minister Aaron Motsoaledi (ANC) and Deputy Minister Joe Phaahla (ANC).
• Higher Education: Minister Nobuhle Nkabane (ANC) and Deputy Ministers Buti Manamela (ANC) and Mimmy Gondwe (DA).
• Home Affairs: Minister Leon Schreiber (DA) and Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza (ANC).
• Human Settlements: Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi (ANC) and Deputy Minister Tandi Mahambehlala (ANC).
  International Relations and Cooperation: Minister Ronald Lamola (ANC) and Deputy Ministers Alvin Botes (ANC) and Thandi Moraka (ANC).
• Justice and Constitutional Development: Minister Thembi Nkadimeng (ANC) and Deputy Minister Andries Nel (ANC).
• Mineral and Petroleum Resources: Minister Gwede Mantashe (ANC) and Deputy Minister Judith Nemadzinga‐Tshabalala (ANC).
• Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation: Minister Maropene Ramokgopa (ANC) and Deputy Minister Seiso Mohai (ANC).
• Police: Minister Senzo Mchunu (ANC) and Deputy Ministers Polly Boshielo (ANC) and Cassel Mathale (ANC).
• Minister in the Presidency: Khumbudzo Ntshavheni (ANC) and Deputy Ministers Nonceba Mhlauli (ANC) and Kenneth Morolong (ANC).
• Public Service and Administration: Minister Mzamo Buthelezi (IFP) and Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana (ANC).
• Public Works and Infrastructure: Minister Dean Macpherson (DA) and Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala (ANC).
• Small Business Development: Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams (ANC) and Deputy Minister Jane Sithole (DA).
• Social Development: Minister Sisisi Tolashe (ANC) and Deputy Minister Ganief Hendricks (Al Jama-ah).
• Sport, Arts and Culture: Minister Gayton McKenzie (PA) and Deputy Minister Peace Mabe (ANC).
• Tourism: Minister Patricia De Lille (GOOD) and Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu (ANC).
• Trade, Industry and Competition: Minister Parks Tau (ANC) and Deputy Ministers Zuko Godlimpi (ANC) and Andrew Whitfield (DA).
• Transport: Minister Barbara Creecy (ANC) and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa (IFP).
• Water and Sanitation: Minister Pemmy Majodina (ANC) and Deputy Ministers David Mahlobo (ANC) and Isaac Seitlholo (DA).
• Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities: Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga (ANC) and Deputy Minister Mmapaseka Steve Letsike (ANC).
• Correctional Services: Minister Pieter Groenewald (FF Plus) and Deputy Minister Lindiwe Ntshalintshali (ANC).

Watch the announcement here: