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Government of South Africa

40 national office holders, each confirmed on an official government website.

Head of state

Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa

Since 19 Jun 2024 · Source: gov.za

Head of government

Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa

Since 19 Jun 2024 · Source: gov.za

OfficeHolderSinceOfficial source
Deputy PresidentPaul Shipokosa Mashatile-gov.za

Cabinet

PortfolioHolderSinceOfficial source
Minister of AgricultureWillie Aucamp-gov.za
Minister of Basic EducationSiviwe Gwarube-gov.za
Minister of Communications and Digital TechnologiesMmoba Solomon Malatsi-gov.za
Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional AffairsVelenkosini Hlabisa-gov.za
Minister of Correctional ServicesPetrus Johannes Groenewald-gov.za
Minister of Defence and Military VeteransAngie Motshekga-gov.za
Minister of Electricity and EnergyKgosientsho Ramokgopa-gov.za
Minister of Employment and LabourNomakhosazana Meth-gov.za
Minister of FinanceEnoch Godongwana-gov.za
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the EnvironmentDavid Maynier-gov.za
Minister of HealthAaron Motsoaledi-gov.za
Minister of Higher EducationButi Manamela-gov.za
Minister of Home AffairsLeon Amos Schreiber-gov.za
Minister of Human SettlementsThembisile Simelane-gov.za
Minister of International Relations and CooperationRonald Lamola-gov.za
Minister of Justice and Constitutional DevelopmentMmamoloko Kubayi-gov.za
Minister of Land Reform and Rural DevelopmentMzwanele Nyhontso-gov.za
Minister of Mineral and Petroleum ResourceGwede Mantashe-gov.za
Minister of Planning, Monitoring and EvaluationMaropene Ramokgopa-gov.za
Minister of PoliceFiroz Cachalia-gov.za
Minister in the PresidencyKhumbudzo Ntshavheni-gov.za
Minister of Public Service and AdministrationInkosi Mzamo Buthelezi-gov.za
Minister of Public Works and InfrastructureDean William Macpherson-gov.za
Minister of Science, Technology and InnovationBlade Nzimande-gov.za
Minister of Small Business DevelopmentStella Ndabeni-Abrahams-gov.za
Minister of Social DevelopmentDinah Pule-gov.za
Minister of Sport, Arts and CultureGayton McKenzie-gov.za
Minister of TourismPatricia de Lille-gov.za
Minister of Trade, Industry and CompetitionParks Tau-gov.za
Minister of TransportBarbara Creecy-gov.za
Minister of Water and SanitationPemmy Castelina Pamela Majodina-gov.za
Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with DisabilitiesSindisiwe Chikunga-gov.za

Parliament, courts and independent offices

OfficeHolderSinceOfficial source
Speaker of the National AssemblyA T Didiza-parliament.gov.za
Chairperson of the National Council of ProvincesR Mtshweni-Tsipane-parliament.gov.za
Chief JusticeM M L Maya-judiciary.org.za
IEC chairpersonMosotho Moepya-elections.org.za
Reserve Bank governorLesetja Kganyago9 Nov 2014resbank.co.za
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