President Cyril Ramaphosa has made several changes to his Cabinet. Finance Minister Tito Mboweni is replaced by Enoch Godongwana.
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize is replaced by the current deputy Minister Joe Phaala. Mmamoloko Kubayi, who has been acting Health Minister will become the Minister of Human Settlements, replacing Lindiwe Sisulu who becomes Tourism Minister.
He has separated the Water and Sanitation portfolio from Human Settlements, announcing that the new Minister of Water and Sanitation will be Senzo Mchunu.
Ramaphosa says he is also doing away with the Ministry of State Security, that function will now fall under the Presidency. Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Sydney Mufumadi as his national security adviser.
Full changes:
The Presidency: Mondli Gungubele
Communications and Digital Technologies: Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
Defence and Military Veterans: Thandi Modise
Finance: Enoch Godongwana
Health: Joe Phaahla
Human Settlements: Mmamoloko Kubayi
Public Service and Administration: Ayanda Dlodlo
Small Business Development: Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams
Tourism: Lindiwe Sisulu
Water and Sanitation: Senzo Mchunu
Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will be deployed to a new position.
As this administration, as this collective, we are unwavering in our determination to build a capable state, one which is ably led and which effectively serves the needs of the people.
I thank you.https://t.co/gz7Rf9cFDX— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) August 5, 2021
