Second Cabinet of Jacob Zuma

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Second Zuma Cabinet
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6th Cabinet of the Republic of South Africa
(since the 1994 elections)
2014–2018
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Jacob Zuma (2014)
Date formed25 May 2014 (2014-05-25)
Date dissolved14 February 2018 (2018-02-14)
(3 years, 8 months and 20 days)
People and organisations
President Jacob Zuma
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa
No. of ministers35 ministers
Member party African National Congress
Status in legislature Majority
Opposition party Democratic Alliance
Opposition leader Mmusi Maimane
History
Election 2014 election
Legislature term Fifth Parliament
Predecessor Zuma I
Successor Ramaphosa I

The second cabinet of Jacob Zuma was the cabinet of the government of South Africa between 25 May 2014 and 14 February 2018. It was formed by Zuma after his re-election in the 2014 general election, and it served until Zuma resigned as President of South Africa on 14 February 2018. Comprising 35 ministers, the cabinet changed in composition on several occasions between 2015 and 2017, most notably in a major cabinet reshuffle in March 2017.

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Appointment

On 24 May 2014, President Jacob Zuma was inaugurated as the President of South Africa following the victory of his African National Congress (ANC) in that month's general election. He announced his second-term cabinet on 25 May. [1] Although many of the ministers had served in his first-term cabinet, most were moved to new portfolios. [2] Zuma also announced several changes to the structure of the cabinet:

The cabinet comprised 35 ministers, and Zuma also appointed 36 deputy ministers. [3] 20 of the ministers and 16 of the deputy ministers were women. [1]

Reshuffles

Zuma announced his first, minor reshuffle in the early hours of 23 September 2015. He shifted Ngoako Ramatlhodi to the position of Minister of Public Service and Administration, which had been vacated by Minister Collins Chabane's death in March; Mosebenzi Zwane was in turn appointed to Ramatlhodi's former position as Minister of Mineral Resources. [4] [5]

On 9 December 2015, Zuma sacked Nhlanhla Nene as Minister of Finance and replaced him with the little-known backbencher Des van Rooyen. [6] [7] After an extremely negative response from the markets and from segments of the ANC, [8] [9] Zuma reversed his decision and announced on 13 December that Pravin Gordhan would replace van Rooyen after only four days in office; van Rooyen in turn took Gordhan's place as Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. [10] [11]

In the early hours of 31 March 2017, Zuma announced a major cabinet reshuffle, affecting ten ministers – five of whom were dismissed – and ten deputy ministers. [12] Most notably, Gordhan was replaced as Finance Minister by Malusi Gigaba. [13] Senior ANC leaders, including Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, severely criticised the reshuffle. [14] The so-called #ZumaMustFall protests the following week voiced public opposition to the changes. [15]

Zuma's last reshuffle, his 12th over two terms in office, [16] was announced on 17 October 2017 and affected five ministers and one deputy minister. [17] It was most notable for the dismissal of Minister Blade Nzimande, which invited a fierce response from Nzimande's South African Communist Party. [18]

List of ministers

Legend
African National Congress
PostMinisterTermParty
President of South Africa His Excellency Jacob Zuma 20092018 ANC
Deputy President of South Africa His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa 20142018 ANC
Minister in the Presidency The Hon. Jeff Radebe MP20142018 ANC
Minister of Women in the Presidency The Hon. Susan Shabangu MP20142018 ANC
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries The Hon. Senzeni Zokwana MP20142019 ANC
Minister of Arts and Culture The Hon. Nathi Mthethwa MP20142019 ANC
Minister of Basic Education The Hon. Angie Motshekga MP20092024 ANC
Minister of Communications The Hon. Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP20172018 ANC
The Hon. Ayanda Dlodlo MP20172017 ANC
The Hon. Faith Muthambi MP20142017 ANC
Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs The Hon. Des van Rooyen MP20152018 ANC
The Hon. Pravin Gordhan MP20142015 ANC
Minister of Defence and Military Veterans The Hon. Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula MP20132021 ANC
Minister of Economic Development The Hon. Ebrahim Patel MP20092019 ANC
Minister of Energy The Hon. David Mahlobo MP20172018 ANC
The Hon. Mmamoloko Kubayi MP20172017 ANC
The Hon. Tina Joemat-Pettersson MP20142017 ANC
Minister of Environmental Affairs The Hon. Edna Molewa MP20142018 ANC
Minister of Finance The Hon. Malusi Gigaba MP20172018 ANC
The Hon. Pravin Gordhan MP20152017 ANC
The Hon. David van Rooyen MP20152015 ANC
The Hon. Nhlanhla Nene MP20142015 ANC
Minister of Health The Hon. Aaron Motsoaledi MP20092019 ANC
Minister of Higher Education and Training The Hon. Hlengiwe Mkhize MP20172018 ANC
The Hon. Blade Nzimande MP20092017 ANC
Minister of Home Affairs The Hon. Ayanda Dlodlo MP20172018 ANC
The Hon. Hlengiwe Mkhize MP20172017 ANC
The Hon. Malusi Gigaba MP20142017 ANC
Minister of Human Settlements The Hon. Lindiwe Sisulu MP20142018 ANC
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation The Hon. Maite Nkoana-Mashabane MP20092018 ANC
Minister of Justice and Correctional Services The Hon. Michael Masutha MP20142019 ANC
Minister of Labour The Hon. Mildred Oliphant MP20102019 ANC
Minister of Mineral Resources The Hon. Mosebenzi Zwane MP20152018 ANC
The Hon. Ngoako Ramatlhodi MP20142015 ANC
Minister of Police The Hon. Fikile Mbalula MP20172018 ANC
The Hon. Nkosinathi Nhleko MP20142017 ANC
Minister of Public Enterprises The Hon. Lynne Brown MP20142018 ANC
Minister of Public Service and Administration The Hon. Faith Muthambi MP20172018 ANC
The Hon. Ngoako Ramatlhodi MP20152017 ANC
The Hon. Collins Chabane MP20142015 ANC
Minister of Public Works The Hon. Nathi Nhleko MP20172018 ANC
The Hon. Thulas Nxesi MP20112017 ANC
Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform The Hon. Gugile Nkwinti MP20092018 ANC
Minister of Science and Technology The Hon. Naledi Pandor MP20142018 ANC
Minister of Small Business Development The Hon. Lindiwe Zulu MP20142019 ANC
Minister of Social Development The Hon. Bathabile Dlamini MP20102018 ANC
Minister of Sport and Recreation The Hon. Thembelani Nxesi MP20172018 ANC
The Hon. Fikile Mbalula MP20102017 ANC
Minister of State Security The Hon. Bongani Bongo MP20172018 ANC
The Hon. David Mahlobo MP20142017 ANC
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services The Hon. Siyabonga Cwele MP20142018 ANC
Minister of Tourism The Hon. Tokozile Xasa MP20172018 ANC
The Hon. Derek Hanekom MP20142017 ANC
Minister of Trade and Industry The Hon. Rob Davies MP20092019 ANC
Minister of Transport The Hon. Joe Maswanganyi MP20172018 ANC
The Hon. Dipuo Peters MP20132017 ANC
Minister of Water and Sanitation The Hon. Nomvula Mokonyane MP20142018 ANC

List of deputy ministers

Although deputy ministers are not members of the cabinet, they are appointed by the president and assist cabinet ministers in the execution of their duties. During the term of Zuma's second cabinet, they were, like the cabinet, appointed on 25 May 2014, [1] with the exception of Deputy Minister Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi, the leader of the National Freedom Party, whose appointment was announced on 5 June 2014. [19] Deputy ministers were affected by the reshuffles of March 2017 and October 2017. [12] [17]

PostMinisterTermParty
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Office vacant
The Hon. Buti Manamela MP20142017 ANC
Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries The Hon. Bheki Cele MP20142018 ANC
Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture The Hon. Maggie Sotyu MP20172018 ANC
The Hon. Rejoice Mabudafhasi MP20142017 ANC
Deputy Minister of Basic Education The Hon. Enver Surty MP20142018 ANC
Deputy Minister of Communications The Hon. Thandi Mahambehlala MP20172018 ANC
The Hon. Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams MP20142017 ANC
Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs 1stThe Hon. Andries Nel MP20142018 ANC
Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs 2ndThe Hon. Obed Bapela MP20142018 ANC
Deputy Minister of Correctional Services The Hon. Thabang Makwetla MP20142018 ANC
Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans The Hon. Kebby Maphatsoe MP20142018 ANC
Deputy Minister of Economic Development The Hon. Madala Masuku MP20142018 ANC
Deputy Minister of Energy The Hon. Thembi Majola MP20142018 ANC
Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs The Hon. Barbara Thomson MP20142018 ANC
Deputy Minister of Finance The Hon. Sfiso Buthelezi MP20172018 ANC
The Hon. Mcebisi Jonas MP20142017 ANC
Deputy Minister of Health The Hon. Joe Phaahla MP20142018 ANC
Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training The Hon. Buti Manamela MP20172018 ANC
The Hon. Mduduzi Manana MP20142017 ANC
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs The Hon. Fatima Chohan MP20142018 ANC
Deputy Minister of Human Settlements The Hon. Zoe Kota-Hendricks MP20142018 ANC
Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation 1stThe Hon. Nomaindia Mfeketo MP20142018 ANC
Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation 2ndThe Hon. Luwellyn Landers MP20142018 ANC
Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development The Hon. John Jeffery MP20142018 ANC
Deputy Minister of Labour The Hon. Patekile Holomisa MP20142018 ANC
Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources The Hon. Godfrey Oliphant MP20142018 ANC
Deputy Minister of Police The Hon. Bongani Mkongi MP20172018 ANC
The Hon. Maggie Sotyu MP20142017 ANC
Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises The Hon. Ben Martins MP20172018 ANC
The Hon. Bulelani Magwanishe MP20142017 ANC
Deputy Minister of Public Service and Administration The Hon. Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba MP20172018 ANC
The Hon. Ayanda Dlodlo MP20142017 ANC
Deputy Minister of Public Works The Hon. Jeremy Cronin MP20142018 ANC
Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform 1stThe Hon. Mcebisi Skwatsha MP20142018 ANC
Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform 2ndThe Hon. Candith Mashego-Dlamini MP20142018 ANC
Deputy Minister of Science and Technology The Hon. Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi MP20142018 NFP
Deputy Minister of Small Business Development The Hon. Nomathemba November MP20172018 ANC
The Hon. Elizabeth Thabethe MP20142017 ANC
Deputy Minister of Social Development The Hon. Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu MP20142018 ANC
Deputy Minister of Sport and Recreation The Hon. Gert Oosthuizen MP20142018 ANC
Deputy Minister of State Security The Hon. Ellen Molekane MP20142018 ANC
Deputy Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services The Hon. Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams MP20172018 ANC
The Hon. Hlengiwe Mkhize MP20142017 ANC
Deputy Minister of Tourism The Hon. Elizabeth Thabethe MP20172018 ANC
The Hon. Thokozile Xasa MP20142017 ANC
Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry The Hon. Bulelani Magwanishe MP20172018 ANC
The Hon. Mzwandile Masina MP20142016 ANC
Deputy Minister of Transport The Hon. Sindy Chikunga MP20142018 ANC
Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation The Hon. Pam Tshwete MP20142018 ANC

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "President Jacob Zuma announces members of the National Executive". Government Communication and Information System. 25 May 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  2. ↑ "Zuma's Cabinet: Nene for Gordhan, Nathi for Nathi". The Mail & Guardian. 25 May 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  3. ↑ "Full List of Jacob Zuma's 2014 cabinet – all the Ministers and Deputies". BizNews. 25 May 2014.
  4. ↑ "Zuma fills Cabinet vacancy, appoints new minister". The Mail & Guardian. 23 September 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  5. ↑ "Zuma shuffles cabinet". Sowetan. 23 September 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  6. ↑ "President Jacob Zuma appoints new Finance Minister". South African Government. 9 December 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  7. ↑ Letsoalo, Matuma (9 December 2015). "Nhlanhla Nene removed as finance minister". Mail & Guardian . Archived from the original on 9 January 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  8. ↑ Mantshantsha, Sikonathi (10 December 2015). "Zuma fires finance minister Nene, rand crashes to record R15,38/US$". Financial Mail . Archived from the original on 9 January 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  9. ↑ Jika, Thanduxolo; Derby, Ron; Rampedi, Peit (20 December 2015). "Behind Zuma's U-turn: 'SA will go bust'". Sunday Times . Archived from the original on 6 January 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
  10. ↑ Munusamy, Ranjeni (14 December 2015). "Zuma climbs down, Gordhan takes up SA's rescue mission". The Daily Maverick . Archived from the original on 9 January 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  11. ↑ England, Andrew (14 December 2015). "South Africa's Zuma counts cost of fiasco over finance minister". Financial Times . Archived from the original on 18 February 2016. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  12. 1 2 "President Jacob Zuma appoints new Ministers and Deputy Ministers". South African Government. 31 March 2017. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  13. ↑ "President Jacob Zuma has fired finance minister Pravin Gordhan". Mail & Guardian . 30 March 2017. Archived from the original on 4 April 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
  14. ↑ Onishi, Norimitsu; Chanmarch, Sewell (31 March 2017). "Firing of South Africa's Finance Minister Widens a Political Rift". The New York Times . Archived from the original on 7 December 2017.
  15. ↑ Frassinelli, Pier Paolo (22 April 2017). "Survey sheds light on who marched against Zuma and why". Mail & Guardian . Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  16. ↑ "This is the breakdown of all 12 Jacob Zuma Cabinet reshuffles". Business Day. 17 October 2017. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  17. 1 2 "President Jacob Zuma announces changes to National Executive". South African Government. 17 October 2017. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  18. ↑ "President Jacob Zuma implements his 11th Cabinet reshuffle". The Mail & Guardian. 17 October 2017. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  19. ↑ "President Jacob Zuma appoints Ms Magwaza-Msibi to the National Executive". South African Government. 5 June 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
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