The government will remain true to the policies that have kept South Africa steady and ensured sustained growth, newly elected President Kgalema Motlanthe said on Thursday.
In naming his Cabinet, he reappointed Trevor Manuel as Finance Minister and said his deputy would be Baleka Mbete. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma was reappointed as Foreign Minister. Controversial Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang has become a Minister in the Presidency.
New ministers were:
* Defence: Charles Nqakula
* Justice and Constitutional Development: Enver Surty
* Health: Barbara Hogan
* Safety and Security: Nathi Mthethwa
* Public Enterprises: Brigitte Mabandla
* Public Works: Geoff Doidge
* Intelligence: Siyabonga Cwele
Those who retained their positions were:
# Social Development: Zola Skweyiya
# Education: Naledi Pandor
# Labour: Membathisi Mdladlana
# Correctional Services: Ngconde Balfour
# Housing: Lindiwe Sisulu
# Arts and Culture: Pallo Jordan
# Sport and Recreation: Makhenkesi Stofile
# Environmental Affairs and Tourism: Marthinus van Schalkwyk
# Water Affairs and Forestry: Lindiwe Hendricks
# Minerals and Energy, Buyelwa Sonjica
# Home Affairs, Noziviwe Mapisa-Nqakula
In his acceptance speech to the National Assembly after being sworn in by Chief Justice Pius Langa, Motlanthe said it was not his desire to "deviate from what is working".
Source: Mail & Guardian
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