ON Thursday, August 5, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced changes to his cabinet and other new developments which include separation of some departments.
Ramaphosa said that the death of the Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu as well as the resignation of Zweli Mkhize and Tito Mboweni, it is time for these changes.
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Ramaphosa also said that he is dong away with the State Security Department and that it will be managed as an agency of the Presidency.
Defense Minister Nosiviwe Maphisa-Nqakula is also out and will be replaced by Thandi Modise.
Here is a full list of who is doing what in Ramaphosa’s Cabinet:
Ministers
- The Presidency: Mr Mondli Gungubele
- Communications and digital technologies: Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
- Defence and military veterans: Ms Thandi Modise
- Finance: Mr Enoch Godongwana
- Health: Mr Joe Phaahla
- Human settlements: Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi
- Public service and administration: Ms Ayanda Dlodlo
- Small business development: Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams
- Tourism: Ms Lindiwe Sisulu
- Water and Sanitation: Mr Senzo Mchunu
Deputy Ministers
- 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
- Co-operative 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
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