Third Cabinet of Cyril Ramaphosa
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 9th Cabinet of the Republic of South Africa (since the 1994 elections) | |
| 2024 | |
_(cropped).jpg) Cyril Ramaphosa (2018) | |
| Date formed | 30 June 2024 |
| People and organisations | |
| President | Cyril Ramaphosa |
| No. of ministers | 32 ministers |
| Member party | |
| Status in legislature | Majority (National unity) 287/400 |
| Opposition party | uMkhonto weSizwe |
| Opposition leader | John Hlophe |
| History | |
| Election | 2024 election |
| Predecessor | Ramaphosa II |
The Third Cabinet of Cyril Ramaphosa was formed following the election of Ramaphosa to a second full term as President of South Africa following the 2024 general election. His party, the African National Congress (ANC), lost its absolute majority in the parliamentary election and was reduced to a plurality in the National Assembly. Following the election, the parties engaged in negotiations on forming a coalition government. On 14 June 2024, the ANC, the Democratic Alliance (DA), the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), Patriotic Alliance (PA) and Good, agreed to form a landmark national unity government, with Cyril Ramaphosa being re-elected President of South Africa. This marks the first time the ANC has had to govern without an absolute majority since the end of apartheid in 1994.[6][7]
President Ramaphosa announced his Third Cabinet on 30 June 2024.[8]
Background
The 2024 South African general election was held in on 29 May 2024 to elect a new National Assembly.[9][10]
Support for the ruling ANC party significantly declined in the election; the ANC remained the largest party but lost the parliamentary majority that it had held since the inaugural post-apartheid election in 1994. The centrist Democratic Alliance (DA) remained in second place with a slight increase. uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), a left-wing populist party founded 6 months prior to the election and led by former president Jacob Zuma, came in third place.[11]
On 14 June 2024, the ANC, DA, IFP, and PA, agreed to form a national unity government, with Cyril Ramaphosa being re-elected President of South Africa by the 28th Parliament of South Africa.[6]
As result of the new national unity government, key positions within the cabinet will see turnover as part of the coalition process.[12][13] Ramaphosa was sworn in for a new term on 19 June 2024, and the new cabinet is expected to be announced shortly thereafter.[14]
Other parties to join the national unity government are Good,[15] shortly after the first sitting of parliament, the PAC on the 19th, and the FF+ on 20 June.[1][2][3] The UDM decided to join on the 21st, Rise Mzansi (RISE) on the 22nd, and Al Jama-ah on 23 June.[4][5][16]
Ministers
- Party legend
- African National Congress (ANC)
- Democratic Alliance (DA)
- Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP)
- Patriotic Alliance (PA)
- Good (GOOD)
- Freedom Front Plus (FF+)
- Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC)
- United Democratic Movement (UDM)
- Al Jama-ah
Deputy ministers
| Post | Minister[8] | Term[note 1] | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Minister of Agriculture | The Hon. Rosemary Nokuzola Capa MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development | The Hon. Stanley Mathabatha MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Minister of Basic Education | The Hon. Reginah Mhaule MP | 2019 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies | The Hon. Mondli Gungubele MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Ministers of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs | The Hon. Dickson Masemola MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | |
| The Hon. Zolile Burns‐Ncamashe MP | 2023 | – | ANC | ||
| Deputy Ministers of Defence and Military Veterans | The Hon. Bantu Holomisa MP | 3 July 2024 | – | UDM | |
| The Hon. Richard Mkhungo MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | ||
| Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy | The Hon. Samantha Graham MP | 3 July 2024 | – | DA | |
| Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation | The Hon. Nomalungelo Gina MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Ministers of Employment and Labour | The Hon. Jomo Sibiya MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | |
| The Hon. Phumzile Mgcina MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | ||
| Deputy Ministers of Finance | The Hon. David Masondo MP | 2019 | – | ANC | |
| The Hon. Ashor Sarupen MP | 3 July 2024 | – | DA | ||
| Deputy Ministers of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment | The Hon. Narend Singh MP | 3 July 2024 | – | IFP | |
| The Hon. Bernice Swarts MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | ||
| Deputy Minister of Health | The Hon. Joe Phaahla MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Ministers of Higher Education | The Hon. Buti Manamela MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | |
| The Hon. Mimmy Gondwe MP | 3 July 2024 | – | DA | ||
| Deputy Minister of Home Affairs | The Hon. Njabulo Nzuza MP | 2019 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Minister of Human Settlements | The Hon. Tandi Mahambehlala MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation | The Hon. Alvin Botes MP | 2019 | – | ANC | |
| The Hon. Thandi Moraka MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | ||
| Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development | The Hon. Andries Nel MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources | The Hon. Judith Tshabalala MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation | The Hon. Seiso Mohai MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Ministers of Police | The Hon. Polly Boshielo MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | |
| The Hon. Cassel Mathale MP | 2019 | – | ANC | ||
| Deputy Ministers in the Presidency | The Hon. Nonceba Mhlauli MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | |
| The Hon. Kenneth Morolong MP | 2023 | – | ANC | ||
| Deputy Minister of Public Service and Administration | The Hon. Pinky Kekana MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure | The Hon. Sihle Zikalala MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Minister of Small Business Development | The Hon. Jane Sithole MP | 3 July 2024 | – | DA | |
| Deputy Minister of Social Development | The Hon. Ganief Hendricks MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ALJ | |
| Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture | The Hon. Peace Mabe MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Minister of Tourism | The Hon. Maggie Sotyu MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Ministers of Trade, Industry and Competition | The Hon. Zuko Godlimpi MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | |
| The Hon. Andrew Whitfield | 3 July 2024 | – | DA | ||
| Deputy Minister of Transport | The Hon. Mkhuleko Hlengwa MP | 3 July 2024 | – | IFP | |
| Deputy Ministers of Water and Sanitation | The Hon. David Mahlobo MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | |
| The Hon. Sello Seitlholo MP | 3 July 2024 | – | DA | ||
| Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities | The Hon. Steve Letsike MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Minister of Correctional Services | The Hon. Lindiwe Ntshalintshali MP | 3 July 2024 | – | ANC | |
- ^ a b Legally the term of office is from the date that the relevant incumbent has been sworn in, not when the appointment is announced by the President. The term of office for incumbents listed in this table begins from the first date they were appointed to their respective positions. The table indicates dates before 2024 where the incumbent was previously appointed to such position - although legally, these terms were not continuous. For instance, terms would typically end upon the inauguration of the (now) president after an election, even if the incumbents were subsequently reappointed to the same office. This table presents the practical continuation in the same office for clarity. It does not reflect previous dates of appointment for incumbents who held different portfolios before, unless they are identical in name.
See also
- The current Cabinet, which may be amended from the above historical list over time.
- Distribution of Seats and Executive Positions among parties forming part of the Government of National Unity (GNU)
- Proportions and ratios of positions as between GNU parties
- List of National Assembly members of the 28th Parliament of South Africa
References
- ^ a b https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-africas-unity-government-now-has-five-parties-anc-says-2024-06-17/
- ^ a b https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/pac-changes-tune-and-joins-gnu/
- ^ a b https://www.news24.com/news24/politics/political-parties/ff-plus-becomes-the-seventh-party-to-join-gnu-20240620
- ^ a b https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/udm-agrees-to-be-part-of-gnu/
- ^ a b https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/rise-mzansi-becomes-ninth-party-to-join-government-of-national-unity-9c091e64-45d0-40dd-b729-3e125309ed44
- ^ a b Chothia, Farouk; Kupemba, Danai Kesta; Plett-Usher, Barbra (14 June 2024). "ANC and DA agree on South Africa unity government". BBC News. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "South Africa's National Assembly re-elects Cyril Ramaphosa as president". Reuters. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ a b c https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/meet-sas-new-cabinet, regarding the President's announcement on 30 June 2024
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- ^ https://www.algoafm.co.za/politics/gnu-now-comprises-ten-political-parties