President Jacob Zuma announced changes to his National Executive to “improve efficiency and effectiveness” in a midnight Cabinet reshuffle on Thursday.
“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 in a statement.
“I wish to extend his gratitude to the outgoing Ministers and Deputy Ministers for their service to the country. I also wish the new Ministers and Deputy Ministers the best in their new responsibilities.”
Ministers:
1. Minister of Energy — Mmamoloko “Nkhensani” Kubayi
2. Minister of Transport — Joe Maswanganyi
3. Minister of Finance — Malusi Gigaba
4. Minister of Police — Fikile Mbalula
5. Minister of Public Works — Nathi Nhleko,
6. Minister of Sports and Recreation — Thembelani Nxesi
7. Minister of Tourism — Tokozile Xasa
8. Minister of Public Service and Administration — Faith Muthambi
9. Minister of Home Affairs — Hlengiwe Mkhize
10. Minister of Communications — Ayanda Dlodlo
Deputy ministers:
1. Deputy Minister of Public Service and Administration — Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba
2. Deputy Minister of Finance — Sifiso Buthelezi
3. Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises — Ben Martins
4. Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture — Maggie Sotyu
5. Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry — Gratitude Magwanishe
6. Deputy Minister of Communications — Thandi Mahambehlala,
7. Deputy Minister of Tourism — Elizabeth Thabethe
8. Deputy Minister of Police — Bongani Mkongi
9. Deputy Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services — Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams
10. Deputy Minister of Small Business Development — Nomathemba November.
– African News Agency (ANA)
