By South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa names 14 females and 14 males in new cabinet four days after inauguration
South African President, Cyril Ramophosa has announced the formation of his new cabinet barely four days after being inaugurated for his first full term in office.
Mr Ramaphosa took over from troubled Jacob Zuma last year and earlier this month led the ruling ANC to get another victory at the polls.
Meet 65years old Cyril Ramaphosa, the newly elected President of South Africa
In what appears shocking especially to Nigerians who are not expecting President Muhammadu Buhari to name a cabinet anytime soon, Ramaphosa on Wednesday, May 29 announced his new cabinet to the approval of not just a few.
The 66-year old announced the appointment of 28 new ministers reducing the number of portfolios from the previous 36 in an attempt to cut wastage.
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What however has continued to excite many is the gender balance in the list. Of the 28 ministers, both genders have equal representation in what appears to be a first of its kind in this part of the world.
The women however it was observed also hold some of the strongest positions in the cabinet. This include; Defence, Education, Agriculture and Communications.
Perhaps, Nigeria has a lot to learn from South Africa!
Here is a full list of South Africa’s new ministers:
- Agriculture, land reform and rural development – Thiko Didiza
- Basic education – Angie Motsheggka
- Communications and telecommunications – Stella Ndabeni Abrahams
- Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs – Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma
- Defense – Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula
- Environmental affairs and forestry & fisheries – Babara Creasy Maggie Sotyu
- Employment and labour – Thulas Nxese
- Health – Dr Zweli Mkhize and Joe Phaala
- Science & technology and higher education & training – Blade Nzimande
- Home affairs – Aaron Motsoalied
- Human settlements, water and sanitation – Lindiwe Sisulu
- Internal relations and cooperation – Naledi Pandor
- Correctional services – Ronald Lamola
- Mineral resources and energy – Gwede Mantashe
- Police – General Bheki Cele
- Minister within the presidency – Jackson Mthembu
- Minister for Women in the presidency – Maite Nkoana-Mashabane
- Public enterprises – Pravin Gordhan
- Public service – Senzo Mchunu
- Public works – Patricia De Lille
- Small business development – Mkhumbuzo Nchabeni
- Social development – Lindiwe Zulu
- Sports, arts & culture – Nathi Mthethwa
- State security – Ayanda Dlodlo
- Tourism – Nkhensani Kubayi
- Tradi and industry – Ibrahim Patel
- Transport – Fikile Mbalula
- Finance – Tito Mboweni
