The Third Cabinet of Cyril Ramaphosa, also referred to as the Government of National Unity (GNU), was formed following the election of Ramaphosa to a second full term as President of South Africa following the 2024 general election. His party, the African National Congress (ANC), lost its absolute majority in the parliamentary election and was reduced to a plurality in the National Assembly. Following the election, the parties engaged in negotiations on forming a coalition government. On 14 June 2024, the ANC, the Democratic Alliance (DA) and other members of the DA-led Multi-Party Charter (except the ACDP), Patriotic Alliance (PA) and Good, agreed to form a landmark national unity government, with Cyril Ramaphosa being re-elected President of South Africa. This marks the first time the ANC has had to govern without an absolute majority since the end of apartheid in 1994.[6][7]
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|---|---|
 9th Cabinet of the Republic of South Africa (since the 1994 elections) | |
| 2024 | |
 President Ramaphosa in 2024 | |
| Date formed | 30 June 2024 (5 months and 16 days) |
| People and organisations | |
| President | Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Deputy President | Paul Mashatile |
| No. of ministers | 32 ministers |
| Member party | |
| Status in legislature | Majority (national unity) 287/400 |
| Opposition party | Progressive Caucus |
| Opposition leader | John Hlophe |
| History | |
| Election | 2024 election |
| Legislature term | Seventh Parliament |
| Predecessor | Ramaphosa II |
President Ramaphosa announced his Third Cabinet on 30 June 2024.[8][9][10] The deputy president, and the initial set of ministers and deputy ministers were sworn in on 3 July 2024.[11]
Background
editThe 2024 South African general election was held in on 29 May 2024 to elect a new National Assembly.[12][13]
Support for the ruling ANC party significantly declined in the election; the ANC remained the largest party but lost the parliamentary majority that it had held since the inaugural post-apartheid election in 1994. The centrist Democratic Alliance (DA) remained in second place with a slight increase. uMkhonto weSizwe (MK), a left-wing populist party founded 6 months prior to the election and led by former president Jacob Zuma, came in third place.[14]
On 14 June 2024, the ANC, DA, IFP, and PA, agreed to form a GNU, with Cyril Ramaphosa being re-elected President of South Africa by the 28th Parliament of South Africa.[6][15][16] Ramaphosa was sworn in for a new term on 19 June 2024.[17]
Other parties to join the GNU are Good,[18] shortly after the first sitting of parliament, the PAC on the 19th, and the FF+ on 20 June.[1][2][3] The UDM decided to join on the 21st, Rise Mzansi (RISE) on the 22nd, and Al Jama-ah on 23 June.[4][5][19][20]
On 30 June 2024 president Cyril Ramaphosa announced that eleven parties had joined the GNU, all having signed the GNU statement of intent, adding UAT to the list,[8][9] although the UAT later withdrew after not receiving any ministerial appointments in the Cabinet.
Ministers
edit- Party legend
- African National Congress (ANC)
- Democratic Alliance (DA)
- Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP)
- Patriotic Alliance (PA)
- Good (GOOD)
- Freedom Front Plus (FF+)
- Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC)
- United Democratic Movement (UDM)
- Al Jama-ah
Deputy ministers
edit| Post | Deputy Minister[10][11] | Term[note 1] | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Minister of Agriculture | The Hon. Rosemary Nokuzola Capa MP | 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development | The Hon. Stanley Mathabatha MP | 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Minister of Basic Education | The Hon. Reginah Mhaule MP | 2019 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies | The Hon. Mondli Gungubele MP | 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Ministers of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs | The Hon. Dickson Masemola MP | 2024 | – | ANC | |
| The Hon. Zolile Burns‐Ncamashe MP | 2023 | – | ANC | ||
| Deputy Minister of Correctional Services | The Hon. Lindiwe Ntshalintshali MP | 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Ministers of Defence and Military Veterans | The Hon. Bantu Holomisa MP | 2024 | – | UDM | |
| The Hon. Richard Mkhungo MP | 2024 | – | ANC | ||
| Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy | The Hon. Samantha Graham MP | 2024 | – | DA | |
| Deputy Ministers of Employment and Labour | The Hon. Jomo Sibiya MP | 2024 | – | ANC | |
| The Hon. Phumzile Mgcina MP | 2024 | – | ANC | ||
| Deputy Ministers of Finance | The Hon. David Masondo MP | 2019 | – | ANC | |
| The Hon. Ashor Sarupen MP | 2024 | – | DA | ||
| Deputy Ministers of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment | The Hon. Narend Singh MP | 2024 | – | IFP | |
| The Hon. Bernice Swarts MP | 2024 | – | ANC | ||
| Deputy Minister of Health | The Hon. Joe Phaahla MP | 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Ministers of Higher Education | The Hon. Buti Manamela MP | 2024 | – | ANC | |
| The Hon. Mimmy Gondwe MP | 2024 | – | DA | ||
| Deputy Minister of Home Affairs | The Hon. Njabulo Nzuza MP | 2019 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Minister of Human Settlements | The Hon. Tandi Mahambehlala MP | 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation | The Hon. Alvin Botes MP | 2019 | – | ANC | |
| The Hon. Thandi Moraka MP | 2024 | – | ANC | ||
| Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development | The Hon. Andries Nel MP | 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources | The Hon. Judith Tshabalala MP | 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation | The Hon. Seiso Mohai MP | 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Ministers of Police | The Hon. Polly Boshielo MP | 2024 | – | ANC | |
| The Hon. Cassel Mathale MP | 2019 | – | ANC | ||
| Deputy Ministers in the Presidency | The Hon. Nonceba Mhlauli MP | 2024 | – | ANC | |
| The Hon. Kenneth Morolong MP | 2023 | – | ANC | ||
| Deputy Minister of Public Service and Administration | The Hon. Pinky Kekana MP | 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure | The Hon. Sihle Zikalala MP | 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation | The Hon. Nomalungelo Gina MP | 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Minister of Small Business Development | The Hon. Jane Sithole MP | 2024 | – | DA | |
| Deputy Minister of Social Development | The Hon. Ganief Hendricks MP | 2024 | – | ALJ | |
| Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture | The Hon. Peace Mabe MP | 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Minister of Tourism | The Hon. Maggie Sotyu MP | 2024 | – | ANC | |
| Deputy Ministers of Trade, Industry and Competition | The Hon. Zuko Godlimpi MP | 2024 | – | ANC | |
| The Hon. Andrew Whitfield | 2024 | – | DA | ||
| Deputy Minister of Transport | The Hon. Mkhuleko Hlengwa MP | 2024 | – | IFP | |
| Deputy Ministers of Water and Sanitation | The Hon. David Mahlobo MP | 2024 | – | ANC | |
| The Hon. Sello Seitlholo MP | 2024 | – | DA | ||
| Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities | The Hon. Steve Letsike MP | 2024 | – | ANC | |
- ^ a b Where incumbents first took office in the same portfolio before the swearing-in of the current cabinet, the earliest date is used, reflecting practical continuity. However, these terms are not legally continuous. The table considers a previous term only if the portfolio name matches exactly with that in the immediately preceding period.
See also
edit- The current cabinet, which may be amended from the above historical list over time.
- Distribution of parliamentary seats, cabinet members and deputy ministers among parties forming part of the Government of National Unity (GNU)
- Proportions and ratios of executive positions as between GNU parties
- List of National Assembly members of the 28th Parliament of South Africa
References
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- ^ a b https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/pac-changes-tune-and-joins-gnu/
- ^ a b Gerber, Jan. "FF Plus becomes the seventh party to join GNU". News24.
- ^ a b https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/udm-agrees-to-be-part-of-gnu/
- ^ a b "RISE Mzansi becomes ninth party to join government of national unity".
- ^ a b Chothia, Farouk; Kupemba, Danai Kesta; Plett-Usher, Barbra (14 June 2024). "ANC and DA agree on South Africa unity government". BBC News. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
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- ^ a b "Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the appointment of members of the national executive". 30 June 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ a b "President Ramaphosa Announces South African New Government: GNU, A Historic Unity of 11 Parties!". 30 June 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ a b c https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/meet-sas-new-cabinet, regarding the President's announcement on 30 June 2024
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