Here is a list of current ministers in South Africa and their various positions. A minister is an appointed person who spearheads the activities of a ministry he or she was assigned to.
South African Ministers Names and Portfolios
Below is the full list of the South African ministers, their names, deputy, party and portfolios:
| Portfolio | Minister | Party | Deputy Minister | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President of South Africa | Cyril Ramaphosa | ANC | ||
| Deputy President of South Africa | David Mabuza | ANC | ||
| Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Minister in the Presidency |
Zizi Kodwa | ANC | Thembi Siweya | ANC |
| Women Minister in the Presidency |
Maite Nkoana-Mashabane | ANC | Prof Hlengiwe Mkhize | ANC |
| Agriculture, Land Reform, Rural Development | Thoko Didiza | ANC | Sdumo Dlamini, Mcebisi Skwatsha | ANC |
| Basic Education | Angie Motshekga | ANC | Dr Regina Mhaule | ANC |
| Communications | Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams | SACP | Pinky Kekana | ANC |
| Cooperative Governance, Traditional Affairs | Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma | ANC | Parks Tau, Obed Bapela | ANC |
| Defence, Military Veterans | Thandi Modise | ANC | Thabang Makwetla | ANC |
| Environment, Forestry, Fisheries | Barbara Creecy | ANC | Maggie Sotyu | ANC |
| Employment, Labour | Thulas Nxesi | ANC | Boitumelo Moloi | ANC |
| Finance | Enoch Godongwana | ANC | Dr David Masondo | ANC |
| Health | Joe Phaahla | ANC | ANC | |
| Higher Education, Science, Technology | Dr Blade Nzimande | ANC | Buti Manamela | ANC |
| Home Affairs | Dr Aaron Motsoaledi | ANC | Njabulo Nzuza | ANC |
| Human Settlements, Water, Sanitation | Lindiwe Sisulu | ANC | Pam Tshwete, David Mahlobo | ANC |
| International Relations, Cooperation | Dr Naledi Pandor | ANC | Alvin Botes, Candith Mashego-Dlamini | ANC |
| Justice and Correctional Services | Ronald Lamola | ANC | John Jeffery, Inkosi Phathekile Holomisa | ANC |
| Mineral Resources, Energy | Gwede Mantashe | ANC | Bavelile Hlongwa | ANC |
| Police | General Bheki Cele | ANC | Cassel Mathale | ANC |
| Public Enterprises | Pravin Gordhan | ANC | Phumulo Masualle | ANC |
| Public Service, Administration | Senzo Mchunu | ANC | Sindy Chikunga | ANC |
| Public Works, Infrastructure | Patricia De Lille | GOOD | Noxolo Kiviet | ANC |
| Small Business Development | Khumbudzo Ntshavheni | ANC | Rosemary Capa | ANC |
| Social Development | Lindiwe Zulu | ANC | Henrietta Bogopane-Zulu | ANC |
| Sports, Arts, Culture | Nathi Mthethwa | ANC | Nocawe Mafu | ANC |
| State Security | Ayanda Dlodlo | ANC | Zizi Kodwa | ANC |
| Tourism | Lindiwe Sisulu | ANC | Fish Mahlalela | ANC |
| Trade, Industry | Ebrahim Patel | COSATU | Fikile Majola, Nomalungelo Gina | ANC |
| Transport | Fikile Mbalula | ANC | Dikeledi Magadzi | ANC |
