Cape Town — South Africa’s new ministers were officially sworn-in on Wednesday and now the focus shifts to how each minister will address the the key priorities in each department.
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo had the responsiilty of swearing-in deputy president, Paul Mashatile, along with the 32 ministers and 43 deputies. The ministers are officially part of the Government of National Unity (GNU) which is comprised of seven different political parties.
Among the new ministers sworn-in included Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader, Gayton McKenzie as Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Democratic Alliance (DA) elader, John Steenhuisen as Minister of Agriculture, DA’s Siviwe Gwarube as Minister of Education, Inkatha Freedom Party’s (IFP) Velenkosini Hlabisa as Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta).
According to EWN, some new ministers highlighted the priorities within their departments, including Freedom Front Plus (FF+) leader, Pieter Groenewald (Minister of Correctional Services) will priortise corruption.
“The priorities of course is corruption, rehabilitation, and I also think that when it comes to privatisation, I first want to get everything on the table.” he said.
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, meanwhile, said that she would make sure that Ramaphosa received adequate support to deliver as the head of the GNU.
“As designated minister in the Presidency, I will make sure that we support the president to deliver and the Cabinet collective to deliver.”
Some of the Ministers took to social media to announce the start of their new journeys:
As I take my oath to serve as your Minister of Agriculture, I want to thank the people of South Africa for wishing me well as we begin our mission to rescue South Africa. Together, we can create a more prosperous future for all. Let’s Grow 👩🌾🌾🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/cyq9jjdgVB
— John Steenhuisen MP (@jsteenhuisen) July 3, 2024
I have taken an oath to serve the people of South Africa faithfully and to the best of my abilities as Minister of Home Affairs. This department is central to all of our lives and I will work hard to reform it to serve all South Africans with dignity and diligence. pic.twitter.com/4gFT37TZrK
— Leon Schreiber (@Leon_Schreib) July 3, 2024
With my predecessor, Ms Angie Motshekga, at the Swearing-In Ceremony this morning. 😊
I look forward to sitting down with her and receiving a comprehensive handover. Fresh ideas are critical, but continuity is also important.
Ms Motshekga is your incoming Minister of Defence. pic.twitter.com/aVr6P6mCEQ
— Siviwe Gwarube (@Siviwe_G) July 3, 2024
I give all praise to God🥹🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/gdb9292PYY
— Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) July 3, 2024
This morning, I took an oath of office as the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa sworn in by Chief Justice Raymond Zondo in Cape Town. pic.twitter.com/AyOfzaUYYp
— Paul Mashatile🇿🇦 (@PMashatile) July 3, 2024
I swear that I will be faithful to the Republic of South Africa and will obey, respect and uphold the Constitution and all other law of the Republic. pic.twitter.com/SZjs4dCojd
— Khumbudzo Ntshavheni (@Khu_Ntshavheni) July 3, 2024
Looking forward to working with Deputy Minister, @MondliGungubel_ and the rest of the team in serving our country. https://t.co/5DZgW2mfuK
— SollyMalatsi (@SollyMalatsi) July 2, 2024
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Compiled by Matthew Petersen
