Full List: South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa names 14 women and 14 men in new cabinet four days after inauguration

South African President, Cyril Ramophosa has announced the formation of his new cabinet barely four days after being inaugurated for his first full term in office. 

Ramaphosa took over from troubled Jacob Zuma last year and earlier this month led the ruling ANC to get another victory at the polls.

Ramaphosa has announced the composition of the national executive at the Union Buildings where he revealed that the number of Cabinet portfolios has been trimmed down from 36 to 28.

What however has continued to excite many is the gender balance in the list. Of the 28 ministers, both genders have equal representation in what appears to be a first of its kind in this part of the world.

Here is a full list of South Africa’s new ministers:

    Agriculture, land reform and rural development – Thiko Didiza

    Basic education – Angie Motsheggka

    Communications and telecommunications – Stella Ndabeni Abrahams 

    Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs – Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma

    Defense – Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula

    Environmental affairs and forestry & fisheries – Babara Creasy Maggie Sotyu

    Employment and labour – Thulas Nxese 

    Health – Dr Zweli Mkhize and Joe Phaala

    Science & technology and higher education & training  – Blade Nzimande

    Home affairs – Aaron Motsoalied

    Human settlements, water and sanitation – Lindiwe Sisulu

    Internal relations and cooperation – Naledi Pandor 

    Correctional services – Ronald Lamola

    Mineral resources and energy – Gwede Mantashe

    Police – General Bheki Cele

    Minister within the presidency – Jackson Mthembu

    Minister for Women in the presidency – Maite Nkoana-Mashabane

    Public enterprises – Pravin Gordhan

    Public service – Senzo Mchunu

    Public works – Patricia De Lille

    Small business development – Mkhumbuzo Nchabeni

    Social development – Lindiwe Zulu

    Sports, arts & culture – Nathi Mthethwa

    State security – Ayanda Dlodlo

    Tourism – Nkhensani Kubayi

    Tradi and industry – Ibrahim Patel 

    Transport – Fikile Mbalula 

    Finance – Tito Mboweni