PRETORIA - President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the composition of the national executive at the Union Buildings.

He revealed that the number of Cabinet portfolios would be trimmed down from 36 to 28.

The president reduced 14 ministries to seven, namely:

· Trade and Industry was combined with Economic Development

· Higher Education and Training was combined withScience and Technology

· Environmental Affairs was combined with Forestry and Fisheries

· Agriculture was combined with Land Reform and Rural Development

· Mineral Resources was combined with Energy

· Human Settlements was combined with Water and Sanitation

· Sports and Recreation was combined with Arts and Culture

MINISTERS AND DEPUTIES

· The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development is Thoko Didiza.

· The Deputy Ministers are Sdumo Dlamini and Mcebisi Skwatsha.

· The Minister of Basic Education is Angie Motshekga.

· The Deputy Minister is Dr Regina Mhaule.

· The Minister of Communications is Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams.

· The Deputy Minister is Pinky Kekana.

· The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.

· The Deputy Ministers are Parks Tau and Obed Bapela.

· The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans is Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.

· The Deputy Minister is Thabang Makwetla.

· The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries is Barbara Creecy.

· The Deputy Minister is Maggie Sotyu.

· The Minister of Employment and Labour is Thulas Nxesi.

· The Deputy Minister is Boitumelo Moloi.

· The Minister of Finance is Tito Mboweni.

· The Deputy Minister is Dr David Masondo.

· The Minister of Health is Dr Zwelini Mkhize.

· The Deputy Minister is Dr Joe Phaahla.

· The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology is Dr Blade Nzimande.

· The Deputy Minister is Buti Manamela.

· The Minister of Home Affairs is Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.

· The Deputy Minister is Njabulo Nzuza.

· The Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation is Lindiwe Sisulu.

· The Deputy Ministers are Pam Tshwete and David Mahlobo.

· The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation is Dr Naledi Pandor.

· The Deputy Ministers are Alvin Botes and Candith Mashego-Dlamini.

· The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services is Ronald Lamola.

· The Deputy Ministers are John Jeffery and Inkosi Phathekile Holomisa.

· The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy is Gwede Mantashe.

· The Deputy Minister is Bavelile Hlongwa.

· The Minister of Police is General Bheki Cele.

· The Deputy Minister is Cassel Mathale.

· The Minister in the Presidency is Jackson Mthembu.

· The Deputy Minister in the Presidency is Thembi Siweya.

· The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities is Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.

· The Deputy Minister is Prof Hlengiwe Mkhize.

· The Minister of Public Enterprises is Pravin Gordhan.

· The Deputy Minister is Phumulo Masualle.

· The Minister of Public Service and Administration is Senzo Mchunu.

· The Deputy Minister is Sindy Chikunga.

· The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure is Patricia De Lille.

· The Deputy Minister is Noxolo Kiviet.

· The Minister of Small Business Development is Khumbudzo Ntshavheni.

· The Deputy Minister is Rosemary Capa.

· The Minister of Social Development is Lindiwe Zulu.

· The Deputy Minister is Henrietta Bogopane-Zulu.

· The Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture is Nathi Mthethwa.

· The Deputy Minister is Nocawe Mafu.

· The Minister of State Security is Ayanda Dlodlo.

· The Deputy Minister is Zizi Kodwa.

· The Minister of Tourism is Nkhensani Kubayi-Ngubane.

· The Deputy Minister is Fish Mahlalela.

· The Minister of Trade and Industry is Ebrahim Patel.

· The Deputy Ministers are Fikile Majola and Nomalungelo Gina.

· The Minister of Transport is Fikile Mbalula.

· The Deputy Minister is Dikeledi Magadzi.

#CabinetAnnouncement
On 8May the people gave direction
Now to direct resources where they yield results
Mindful of constraints on public funds
Combined portfolios from 36 to 28@nthakoana

— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) May 29, 2019

Deputy President: David Mabuza
Minister of Basic Education is Angie Motshekga
Communications: Stella Ndabeni
Deputy: Pinky Kekana
Minister of Employment and Labour: Thulas Nxesi #CabinetAnnoucement

— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) May 29, 2019

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni makes it back to Treasury. He’s just been re-appointed to the post. #CabinetAnnoucement

— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) May 29, 2019

Ronald Lamola is Justice and Constitutional Development Minister. #CabinetAnnoucement

— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) May 29, 2019

Leader of the GOOD political party Patricia De Lille has been appointed Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure. TM #CabinetAnnoucement

— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) May 29, 2019

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation: Dr Naledi Pandor#CabinetAnnoucement

— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) May 29, 2019

Ramaphosa says for the first time, 50% of cabinet members are women. #CabinetAnnoucement

— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) May 29, 2019

Ramaphosa: I would like to express my appreciation to the people who served in the past cabinet. Says they will continue to serve the country, he says he’ll find areas of responsibility where they can be of service to the country. #CabinetAnnoucement

— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) May 29, 2019

#CabinetAnnoucement
UDM Leader Gen. Bantu Holomisa and John Jeffrey Deputy Ministers of Justice under Justice Minister Ronald Lamola @nthakoana

— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) May 29, 2019

Ramaphosa: I spent a considerable amount of the day engaging with the appointees, they express great gratitude to be able to serve our country. “I wish them well and the best in the execution of their duties”. #CabinetAnnoucement

— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) May 29, 2019