Pretoria – Paul Mashatile has been appointed deputy president of South Africa and Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, as the new Minister in the Presidency responsible for electricity.
President Cyril Ramaphosa named several new ministers in his Cabinet reshuffle on Monday night that included Patricia de Lille as Tourism Minister, marking the end of Lindiwe Sisulu’s long run as a minister.
President Ramaphosa also made the following appointments:
- Minister in the Presidency, Ms. Khumbudzo Ntshavheni,
- Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma
- Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Ms. Maropene Ramokgopa,
- Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa,
- Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mr. Mondli Gungubele,
- Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Ms. Thembi Nkadimeng,
- Minister of Public Service and Administration, Ms. Noxolo Kiviet,
- Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Mr. Sihle Zikalala,
- Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Mr. Zizi Kodwa,
- Minister of Tourism, Ms. Patricia de Lille,
- Minister of Transport, Ms. Sindisiwe Chikunga.
Deputy Ministers
- Deputy Ministers in the Presidency, Ms. Nomasonto Motaung and Mr Kenneth Morolong,
- Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Ms. Sisisi Tolashe,
- Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Ms. Pinky Kekana,
- There will be two Deputy Ministers for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr. Parks Tau and Mr. Zolile Burns-Ncamashe,
- There will be two Deputy Ministers for Water and Sanitation, Mr. David Mahlobo and Ms. Judith Tshabalala,
- Deputy Minister of Public Works, Ms. Bernice Swarts,
- Deputy Minister of Small Business Development, Ms. Dipuo Peters,
- Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr. Obed Bapela,
- Deputy Minister of Transport, Mr. Lisa Mangcu.
“I wish to extend my appreciation to all outgoing Ministers and Deputy Ministers for their service to this administration and to the country,” said President Ramaphosa.
“I have instructed both new and existing members of Cabinet to act with speed and urgency to address the challenges that our country faces.”
President Ramaphosa said his new Cabinet, which has been expanded by two more ministers, was “transitional” and would be reduced at a later stage.
