{"id":197453,"date":"2021-08-06T13:18:49","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T11:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/meet-the-new-cabinet\/"},"modified":"2021-08-06T13:18:49","modified_gmt":"2021-08-06T11:18:49","slug":"meet-the-new-cabinet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/meet-the-new-cabinet\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the new Cabinet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday, 5 August 2021, announced changes to his Cabinet, as part of improving the capacity of government.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With respect to Ministers, the President made the following new appointments:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minister in The Presidency: Mondli Gungubele<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanews.gov.za\/sites\/default\/files\/2012\/images\/small_mondli_gungubele_profile_0.jpg\" alt width=\"90\" height=\"90\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Mondli Gungubele, who served as chair of Parliament\u2019s Portfolio Committee on Social Development, has been appointed as Minister in the Presidency. He takes over this portfolio following the passing away of Minister Jackson Mthembu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minister of Finance:&nbsp;Enoch Godongwana<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanews.gov.za\/sites\/default\/files\/2012\/images\/small_enoch_godongwana.jpg\" alt width=\"90\" height=\"90\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enoch Godongwana<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>has been appointed as the new Minister of Finance. Godongowana had previously served as the Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises (2009-2010) and as Deputy Minister of Economic Development (1 November to 2012).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minister of Health:&nbsp;Dr Joe Phaahla&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanews.gov.za\/sites\/default\/files\/2012\/images\/small_joe_phaahla.jpg\" alt width=\"90\" height=\"90\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr Joe Phaahla has been appointed as the new Minister of Health. He served as Deputy Minister of Health from 30 May 2019 to 5 August 2021.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies: Khumbudzo Ntshavheni<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanews.gov.za\/sites\/default\/files\/2012\/images\/small_khumbudzo_ntshavheni_necklace.jpg\" alt width=\"90\" height=\"90\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, who served as acting Minister in the Presidency as well as Minister of Small Business Development, is now the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minister of Defence and Military Veterans: Thandi Modise<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanews.gov.za\/sites\/default\/files\/2012\/images\/small_thandi_modise.jpg\" alt width=\"90\" height=\"90\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thandi Modise,&nbsp;who served as Speaker of the National Assembly, is now the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minister of Human Settlements: Mmamoloko Kubayi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanews.gov.za\/sites\/default\/files\/2012\/images\/small_mmamoloko_kubayi_ngubane1.jpg\" alt width=\"90\" height=\"90\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Former Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi, is now the<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Minister of Human Settlements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minister of Public Service and Administration: Ayanda Dlodlo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanews.gov.za\/sites\/default\/files\/2012\/images\/small_ayanda_dlodlo.jpg\" alt width=\"90\" height=\"90\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ayanda&nbsp;Dlodlo moves from State Security to Public Service and Administration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minister of Small Business Development Department: Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanews.gov.za\/sites\/default\/files\/2012\/images\/small_stella_ndabeni-abrahams_navy_blazer_briefing.jpg\" alt width=\"90\" height=\"90\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, the former Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, has been moved to the Small Business Development Department.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minister of Tourism: Lindiwe Sisulu<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanews.gov.za\/sites\/default\/files\/2012\/images\/small_lindiwe_sisulu_blue_dress.jpg\" alt width=\"90\" height=\"90\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Former<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister&nbsp;Lindiwe&nbsp;Sisulu has been appointed as the Minister of Tourism.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minister of Water and Sanitation: Senzo&nbsp;Mchunu<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanews.gov.za\/sites\/default\/files\/2012\/images\/small_senzo_mchunu1.jpg\" alt width=\"90\" height=\"90\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>new Minister of Water and Sanitation is the former Minister of Public Service and Administration, Senzo&nbsp;Mchunu.<\/p>\n<p>With respect to Deputy Ministers, the President made the following appointments:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for State Security: Zizi Kodwa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanews.gov.za\/sites\/default\/files\/2012\/images\/small_zizi_kodwa1.jpg\" alt width=\"90\" height=\"90\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for State Security is Zizi Kodwa.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deputy Minister in the Presidency: Pinky Kekana&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanews.gov.za\/sites\/default\/files\/2012\/images\/small_pinky_kekana_blue_suit.jpg\" alt width=\"90\" height=\"90\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pinky<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Kekana who served as Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies&nbsp;is now the second Deputy Minister in the Presidency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deputy Minister of Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform: Zoleka Capa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanews.gov.za\/sites\/default\/files\/2012\/images\/small_zoleka_capa.jpg\" alt width=\"90\" height=\"90\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Zoleka<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Capa takes over as Deputy Minister of Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies: Philly Mapulane<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanews.gov.za\/sites\/default\/files\/2012\/images\/small_philly_mapulane1.jpg\" alt width=\"90\" height=\"90\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Philly Mapulane is the new Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies.<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs: Thembi Nkadimeng<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanews.gov.za\/sites\/default\/files\/2012\/images\/small_thembi_nkadimeng1.jpg\" alt width=\"90\" height=\"90\"><\/p>\n<p>Polokwane Mayor Thembi Nkadimeng is now the Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Deputy Minister.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deputy Minister of Health: Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanews.gov.za\/sites\/default\/files\/2012\/images\/small_sibongiseni_dhlomo.jpg\" alt width=\"90\" height=\"90\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Sibongiseni Dhlomo has been appointed as the Deputy Minister of Health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deputy Minister of Energy: Dr Nobuhle Nkabane<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanews.gov.za\/sites\/default\/files\/2012\/images\/small_nobuhle_nkabane.jpeg\" alt width=\"90\" height=\"90\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Deputy Minister of<strong>&nbsp;i<\/strong>s Dr Nobuhle Nkabane.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deputy Minister of Public Service and Administration: Dr Chana Pilane-Majake<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanews.gov.za\/sites\/default\/files\/2012\/images\/small_chana_pilane_majake_blac_top_podium.jpg\" alt width=\"90\" height=\"90\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Chana Pilane-Majake has been appointed as Deputy Minister of Public Service and Administration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deputy Minister of Small Business Development: Sdumo Dlamini&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanews.gov.za\/sites\/default\/files\/2012\/images\/small_sdumo_dlamini.jpg\" alt width=\"90\" height=\"90\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The President has appointed Sdumo Dlamini as Deputy Minister of&nbsp;Small Business Development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deputy Minister of Transport: Sindisiwe Chikunga<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanews.gov.za\/sites\/default\/files\/2012\/images\/small_sindisiwe_chikunga.jpg\" alt width=\"90\" height=\"90\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sindisiwe Chikunga has been appointed as Deputy Minister of Transport.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deputy Minister of&nbsp;Water and Sanitation:&nbsp;Dikeledi Magadzi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanews.gov.za\/sites\/default\/files\/2012\/images\/small_dikeledi_magadzi1.jpg\" alt width=\"90\" height=\"90\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dikeledi Magadzi is now the&nbsp;Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday, 5 August 2021, announced changes to his Cabinet, as part of improving the capacity of 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