Ramaphosa announces new Cabinet

Speaking to the media in Pretoria, Ramphosa said Mpumalanga Premier and ANC deputy president, David Mabuza has been selected as Deputy President.

Nhlanhla Nene is replacing Malusi Gigaba as Minister of Finance. 

Ramaphosa said his new Cabinet is a combination of continuity and change. 

"These changes are intended to ensure that national government is better equipped to continue implementing the mandate of this administration and specifically the tasks identified in the State of the Nation Address," Ramaphosa said.   

The new Ministers of Parliament will be sworn in a few hours.  

IN:

Deputy President: David Mabuza

Finance: Nhlanhla Nene

Mineral Resources: Gwede Mantashe

Public Enterprises: Pravin Gordhan

Presidency (Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation): Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

Tourism: Derek Hanekom

Transport: Blade Nzimande

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs: Zweli Mkhize

OUT:

Mosebenzi Zwane (Mineral Resources)

Lynne Brown (Public Enterprises)

Joe Maswanganyi (Transport)

Des van Rooyen (Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs)

Faith Muthambi (Public Service and Administration)

David Mahlobo (Energy)

Hlengiwe Mkhize (Higher Education)

Fikile Mbalula (Police)

Nkosinathi Nhleko (Public Works)

Bongani Bongo (State Security)

MOVED:

Home Affairs: Malusi Gigaba

Communications: Nomvula Mokonyane

Energy: Jeff Radebe

Higher Education: Naledi Pandor

Human Settlements: Nomaindia Mfeketo (promoted from deputy minister)

International Relations: Lindiwe Sisulu

Police: Bheki Cele (promoted from deputy minister)

Public Service and Administration: Ayanda Dlodlo

Public Works: Thulas Nxesi

Rural Development: Maite Nkoana-Mashabane

Science and Technology: Nkhensani Kubayi-Ngubane

Social Development: Susan Shabangu

Sport: Thokozile Xasa

State Security: Dipuo Bertha Letsatsi-Duba

Presidency (Women): Bathabile Dlamini

Water and Sanitation: Gugile Nkwinti