The new president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, made his eagerly awaited cabinet announcements on Sunday in Pretoria. The announcement, which was set for 14:00 was delayed for more than half an hour, apparently due to a last minute meeting. On making his announcements, Zuma said the new administration would be tasked with bringing out results, to properly implement policies and has been reorganised to work more effectively.
President Zuma announced several changes to current government departments, the creation of new structures within the presidency. A national planning commission (NPC) will be set up, which will be based in the presidency, the NPC will be responsible for strategic planning to which all spheres of government will adhere. There will also be a monitoring and evaluation and administration department in the presidency. The department of mineral and energy will be split into two departments, as will be the department of education. The department of housing will be called department of human settlement. The following appointments were announced:
Minister of defence: Lindiwe Sisulu
Minister of finance: Pravin Gordhan
Deputy president: Kgalema Motlanthe
Minister of higher education and training - Blade Nzimande
Minister of home affairs - Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Minister of human settlement - Tokyo Sexwale
More details to follow.
Source: News24
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