Information Guide
List of Ministers in South Africa and Portfolio (2022)
The Executive arm of the South African government is made up of the presidency and his cabinet. President Cyril Ramaphosa has made some significant changes to his cabinet by cutting down the number of ministries from 36 to 28.
Prior to now, South Africa’s cabinet comprised of 72 people, including the president, his deputy, ministers and deputy minister. The newly formed cabinet is made up of 64 members, including the president, his deputy, 28 ministers and 34 deputies.
Having said that, we’ll be looking at the list of ministers and deputy ministers in South Africa.
List of Ministers in South Africa and Portfolio
| MINISTRY | MINISTER |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development | Ms Angela Thokozile Didiza |
| Basic Education | Mrs Matsie Angelina Motshekga |
| Communications and Digital Technologies | Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni |
| Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs | Dr Nkosazana Clarice Dlamini-Zuma |
| Defence | Ms Thandi Ruth Modise |
| Employment and Labour | Mr Thembelani Waltermade Thulas Nxesi |
| Forestry, Fisheries and Environment | Ms Barbara Dallas Creecy |
| Finance | Mr Enoch Godongwana |
| Health | Dr Mathume Joseph Phaahla |
| Higher Education, Science and Innovation | Dr Bonginkosi Emmanuel Nzimande |
| Home Affairs | Dr Pakishe Aaron Motsoaledi |
| Human Settlements | Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi |
| International Relations and Cooperation | Dr Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor |
| Justice and Correctional Services | Mr Ronald Ozzy Lamola |
| Mineral Resources and Energy | Mr Samson Gwede Mantashe |
| Police | Mr Bhekokwakhe Hamilton Cele |
| Presidency | Mr Mondli Gungubele |
| Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities | Ms Maite Emily Nkoana-Mashabane |
| Public Enterprises | Mr Pravin Jamnadas Gordhan |
| Public Service and Administration | Ms Ayanda Dlodlo |
| Public Works and Infrastructure | Ms Patricia De Lille |
| Small Business Development | Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams |
| Social Development | Ms Lindiwe Daphne Zulu |
| Sport, Arts and Culture | Mr Emmanuel Nkosinathi Mthethwa |
| Tourism | Ms Lindiwe Sisulu |
| Trade, Industry and Competition | Mr Ebrahim Patel |
| Transport | Mr Fikile April Mbalula |
| Water and Sanitation | Mr Senzo Mchunu |