First Cabinet of Cyril Ramaphosa

First Ramaphosa Cabinet

7th Cabinet of the Republic of South Africa
(since the 1994 elections)
2018–2019

President Ramaphosa in 2018

Date formed| 27 February 2018 (2018-02-27)
Date dissolved| 29 May 2019 (2019-05-29)
(1 year, 3 months and 2 days)
People and organisations
President| Cyril Ramaphosa
Deputy President| David Mabuza
No. of ministers| 33 ministers
Member party| African National Congress
Status in legislature| Majority
Opposition party| Democratic Alliance
Opposition leader| Mmusi Maimane
History
Election| 2014 election
Legislature term| Fifth Parliament
Predecessor| Zuma II
Successor| Ramaphosa II

The First Cabinet of Cyril Ramaphosa was the cabinet of the government of South Africa between 27 February 2018 and 29 May 2019. It was formed by Ramaphosa after he won a midterm election to succeed Jacob Zuma as President of South Africa. It comprised 33 ministers and served until the 2019 general election.

During this first term, Ramaphosa did not make structural changes to the cabinet, with the sole exception of a merger between the Ministry of Communications and Ministry of Telecommunications and Postal Services. He effected a single cabinet reshuffle on 22 November 2018.

## History[edit]

### Appointment[edit]

President Jacob Zuma resigned as President of the Republic of South Africa on 14 February 2018, and President Cyril Ramaphosa became his successor after a midterm election in the National Assembly. He was inaugurated as president on 15 February 2018 and retained Zuma's cabinet for 10 days before announcing his cabinet in a televised address on 26 February 2018.[1]

Although he retained many of Zuma's ministers, Ramaphosa reversed some of Zuma's most controversial appointments in economic ministries.[2][3] The ministers whom he sacked included Fikile Mbalula, Lynne Brown, Faith Muthambi, Hlengiwe Mkhize, Des van Rooyen, Mosebenzi Zwane, and David Mahlobo.[2]

### Reshuffles[edit]

On 9 October 2018, Ramaphosa announced that Nhlanhla Nene had resigned as Minister of Finance and would be replaced by Tito Mboweni with immediate effect.[4][5]

On 22 November 2018, he announced a more comprehensive cabinet reshuffle, occasioned by the death of Minister Edna Molewa and the resignation of Malusi Gigaba.[6] In the reshuffle he made new appointments to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Environmental Affairs, and the Ministry of Communications. He also announced that the latter ministry would absorb the former Ministry of Telecommunications and Postal Services.[7]

## List of ministers[edit]

Legend

| African National Congress
| New appointment since the last cabinet
Post  | Minister  | Term  | Party

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| President of South Africa | His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy President of South Africa | His Excellency David Mabuza | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation | The Hon. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister in the Presidency for Women | The Hon. Bathabile Dlamini MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | The Hon. Senzeni Zokwana MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Arts and Culture | The Hon. Nathi Mthethwa MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Basic Education | The Hon. Angie Motshekga MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Communications | The Hon. Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| The Hon. Nomvula Mokonyane MP | 2018  | 2018  | ANC
| Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs | The Hon. Zweli Mkhize MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Defence and Military Veterans | The Hon. Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Economic Development | The Hon. Ebrahim Patel MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Energy | The Hon. Jeff Radebe MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Environmental Affairs | The Hon. Nomvula Mokonyane MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| The Hon. Edna Molewa MP | 2018  | 2018  | ANC
| Minister of Finance | The Hon. Tito Mboweni | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| The Hon. Nhlanhla Nene MP | 2018  | 2018  | ANC
| Minister of Health | The Hon. Aaron Motsoaledi MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Higher Education and Training | The Hon. Naledi Pandor MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Home Affairs | The Hon. Siyabonga Cwele MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| The Hon. Malusi Gigaba MP | 2018  | 2018  | ANC
| Minister of Human Settlements | The Hon. Nomaindia Mfeketo MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of International Relations and Cooperation | The Hon. Lindiwe Sisulu MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Labour | The Hon. Mildred Oliphant MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Mineral Resources | The Hon. Gwede Mantashe MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Police | The Hon. Bheki Cele MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Public Enterprises | The Hon. Pravin Gordhan MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Public Service and Administration | The Hon. Ayanda Dlodlo MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Public Works | The Hon. Thulas Nxesi MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform | The Hon. Maite Nkoana-Mashabane MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Science and Technology | The Hon. Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Small Business Development | The Hon. Lindiwe Zulu MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Social Development | The Hon. Susan Shabangu MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Sport and Recreation | The Hon. Tokozile Xasa MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of State Security | The Hon. Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services | The Hon. Siyabonga Cwele MP | 2018  | 2018  | ANC
| Minister of Tourism | The Hon. Derek Hanekom MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Trade and Industry | The Hon. Rob Davies MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Transport | The Hon. Blade Nzimande MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Minister of Water and Sanitation | The Hon. Gugile Nkwinti MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC

## List of deputy ministers[edit]

Although deputy ministers are not members of the cabinet, they are appointed by the president and assist cabinet ministers in the execution of their duties. Ramaphosa made certain new deputy ministerial appointments in February 2018, marked with an asterisk below.[3] After that, however, he did not reshuffle the deputy ministers at any point during his cabinet's term.

Post  | Minister  | Term  | Party

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| Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | The Hon. Sfiso Buthelezi MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture | The Hon. Maggie Sotyu MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Basic Education | The Hon. Enver Surty MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Communications | The Hon. Pinky Kekana MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs 1st | The Hon. Andries Nel MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs 2nd | The Hon. Obed Bapela MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Correctional Services | The Hon. Thabang Makwetla MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans | The Hon. Kebby Maphatsoe MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Economic Development | The Hon. Madala Masuku MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Energy | Office vacant
| The Hon. Thembi Majola MP | 2018  | 2018  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs | The Hon. Barbara Thomson MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Finance | The Hon. Mondli Gungubele MP * | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Health | The Hon. Joe Phaahla MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training | The Hon. Buti Manamela MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Home Affairs | The Hon. Fatima Chohan MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Human Settlements | The Hon. Zoe Kota-Hendricks MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation 1st | The Hon. Reginah Mhaule MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation 2nd | The Hon. Luwellyn Landers MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development | The Hon. John Jeffery MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Labour | The Hon. Patekile Holomisa MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources | The Hon. Godfrey Oliphant MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Police | The Hon. Bongani Mkongi MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises | Office vacant
| Deputy Minister of Public Service and Administration | The Hon. Chana Pilane-Majake MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Public Works | The Hon. Jeremy Cronin MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform 1st | The Hon. Mcebisi Skwatsha MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform 2nd | The Hon. Candith Mashego-Dlamini MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Science and Technology | The Hon. Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi MP | 2018  | 2019  | NFP
| Deputy Minister of Small Business Development | The Hon. Cassel Mathale MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Social Development | The Hon. Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Sport and Recreation | The Hon. Gert Oosthuizen MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of State Security | The Hon. Ellen Molekane MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services | The Hon. Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams MP | 2018  | 2018  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Tourism | The Hon. Elizabeth Thabethe MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry | The Hon. Bulelani Magwanishe MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Transport | The Hon. Sindy Chikunga MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC
| Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation | The Hon. Pam Tshwete MP | 2018  | 2019  | ANC

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Ramaphosa stamps mark with SA reshuffle". BBC News. 2018-02-26. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
2. ^ a b "New deputy president, finance minister announced in major Cabinet reshuffle". The Mail & Guardian. 2018-02-26. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
3. ^ a b "Ramaphosa announces new cabinet – full text of statement". Business Day. 26 February 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
4. ^ "Nhanhla Nene resigns from his post as Finance Minister". IOL. 9 October 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
5. ^ "Tito Mboweni announced as new Finance Minister". South African Government News Agency. 2018-10-09. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
6. ^ "#CabinetReshuffle: Ramaphosa announces new ministers and a merge". IOL News. 22 November 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
7. ^ "Read Cyril Ramaphosa's full statement on the cabinet reshuffle". Business Day. 22 November 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2024.

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History of the Cabinet of South Africa

Pre-apartheid (1910–48) |

* L. Botha I
* L. Botha II
* Smuts I
* Smuts II
* Hertzog I
* Hertzog II
* Hertzog III
* Hertzog IV
* Smuts III

Apartheid (1948–94) |

* Malan I
* Malan II
* Strydom
* Verwoerd I
* Verwoerd II
* Vorster I
* Vorster II
* Vorster III
* P. W. Botha I
* P. W. Botha II
* De Klerk

Post-apartheid (1994–) |

* Mandela
* Mbeki I
* Mbeki II
* Motlanthe
* Zuma I
* Zuma II
* Ramaphosa I
* Ramaphosa II
* Ramaphosa III

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