President Ramaphosa Reshuffles National Executive, Appoints New Ministers and Deputy Ministers

Cyril Ramaphosa has announced changes to South Africa’s National Executive following consultations with the leadership of the Democratic Alliance as a partner in the Government of National Unity (GNU).

The reshuffle affects several key portfolios, including Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Trade, Industry and Competition, Electricity and Energy, Higher Education, Water and Sanitation, as well as Social Development.

In terms of Section 91(3)(b) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, President Ramaphosa has appointed:

Willem Aucamp as Minister of Agriculture.

David Maynier as Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.

In accordance with Section 93(1)(a) of the Constitution, the President has also appointed the following Deputy Ministers:

John Steenhuisen as Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition.

Alexandra Abrahams as Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy.

Jack Bloom as Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation.

Yusuf Cassim as Deputy Minister of Higher Education.

To fill the vacant Social Development portfolio, President Ramaphosa has appointed Dina Pule as Minister of Social Development, also in terms of Section 91(3)(b) of the Constitution.

The Presidency said the appointments follow consultations within the Government of National Unity and are intended to ensure continuity and effective governance across critical sectors of government.

President Ramaphosa extended his congratulations to all the newly appointed Ministers and Deputy Ministers, expressing confidence in their ability to advance government’s programme and deliver on the priorities of the GNU.

The latest appointments underscore the continuing evolution of the Government of National Unity, with coalition partners working within the constitutional framework to strengthen governance and public service delivery across South Africa.