Who is a Deputy Minister?
A deputy minister is positioned in some way ‘under’ a minister, who is a full member of Cabinet, in charge of a particular standing policy portfolio, and typically oversees an associated civil service department.
How Many Deputy Ministers In South Africa?
| MINISTRY | DEPUTY MINISTER |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development | Ms Zoleka Capa |
| Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development | Mr Mcebisi Skwatsha |
| Basic Education | Dr Makgabo Reginah Mhaule |
| Communications and Digital Technologies | Mr Mohlopi Philemon Mapulane |
| Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Local Government) | Mr Mpho Parks Franklyn Tau |
| Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Traditional Affairs) | Prince Zolile Burns-Ncamashe |
| Defence and Military Veterans | Mr Sampson Phathakge Makwetla |
| Employment and Labour | Ms Boitumelo Elizabeth Moloi |
| Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment | Ms Makhotso Magdeline Sotyu |
| Finance | Dr David Masondo |
| Health | Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo |
| Higher Education, Science and Innovation | Mr Kgwaridi Buti Manamela |
| Home Affairs | Mr Njabulo Bheka Nzuza |
| Human Settlements | Ms Pamela Tshwete |
| International Relations and Cooperation | Ms Kwati Candith Mashego-Dlamini |
| International Relations and Cooperation | Mr Alvin Botes |
| Justice and Correctional Services (Justice) | Mr John Harold Jeffery |
| Justice and Correctional Services (Corrections) | Inkosi Sango Patekile Holomisa |
| Mineral Resources and Energy | Dr Nobuhle Nkabane |
| Police | Mr Cassel Charlie Mathale |
| Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation | Ms Pinky Kekana |
| Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities | Ms Nokuzola Gladys Tolashe |
| Presidency | Ms Nomasonto Evelyn Motaung |
| Presidency | Mr Itiseng Kenneth Morolong |
| Public Enterprises | Mr Kopeng Obed Bapela |
| Public Service and Administration | Dr Makgathatso Charlotte Chana Pilane-Majake |
| Public Works and Infrastructure | Ms Bernice Swarts |
| Small Business Development | Ms Elizabeth Dipuo Peters |
| Social Development | Ms Henrietta Ipeleng Bogopane-Zulu |
| Sport, Arts and Culture | Ms Nocawe Noncedo Mafu |
| Tourism | Mr Amos Fish Mahlalela |
| Trade, Industry and Competition | Mr Fikile Zachariah Majola |
| Trade, Industry and Competition | Ms Nomalungelo Gina |
| Transport | Mr Lisa Nkosinathi Mangcu |
| Water and Sanitation | Mr Mbangiseni David Mahlobo |
| Water and Sanitation | Ms Judith Tshabalala |
What is the role of deputy ministers in South Africa?
While Deputy Ministers are not members of the cabinet, they are required to assist relevant Ministers in the execution of their duties.
A member of the Cabinet is appointed by the President to be the leader of government business in the National Assembly.