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Zuma names new cabinet - Full list

by Staff reporter
30 Mar 2017 at 23:25hrs | Views

Presidents Zuma through a statement says he National Executive in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

"The changes bring some younger MPs and women into the National Executive in order to benefit from their energy, experience and expertise.

"I have directed the new Ministers and Deputy Ministers to work tirelessly with their colleagues to bring about radical socio-economic transformation and to ensure that the promise of a better life for the poor and the working class becomes a reality," Zuma said.

Zuma fired Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and replaced him with Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba. He also fired Mcebisi Jonas and replaced him with Sifiso Buthelezi.

1.    Minister of Energy, Ms Mmamoloko 'Nkhensani' Kubayi
2.    Minister of Transport, Mr Joe Maswanganyi
3.    Minister of Finance, Mr Malusi Gigaba
4.    Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula
5.    Minister of Public Works, Mr Nathi Nhleko,
6.    Minister of Sports and Recreation, Mr Thembelani Nxesi
7.    Minister of Tourism, Ms Tokozile Xasa
8.    Minister of Public Service and Administration, Ms Faith Muthambi
9.    Minister of Home Affairs, Prof Hlengiwe Mkhize
10. Minister of Communications, Ms Ayanda Dlodlo

DEPUTY MINISTERS

1.    Deputy Minister of Public Service and Administration, Ms Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba
2.    Deputy Minister of Finance, Mr Sifiso Buthelezi
3.    Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr Ben Martins
4.    Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture, Ms Maggie Sotyu
5.    Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Gratitude Magwanishe
6.    Deputy Minister of Communications, Ms Thandi Mahambehlala,
7.    Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ms Elizabeth Thabethe
8.    Deputy Minister of Police, Mr Bongani Mkongi
9.    Deputy Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services, Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams
10. Deputy Minister of Small Business Development, Ms Nomathemba November.


Source - online