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He became Deputy President of South Africa in 2014 under President Jacob Zuma.
Personal Life & Legacy Cyril Ramaphosa is married to Tshepo Motsepe , a medical doctor and the sister of business magnate Patrice Motsepe .
Steering the Department of Home Affairs (2019-Present) In 2019, President Cyril Ramaphosa reassigned Dr.
Appointment as Minister of Police and Tenure In a dramatic comeback, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Bheki Cele as the Minister of Police in February 2018.
Her investigations into high-profile figures, including former President Jacob Zuma and current President Cyril Ramaphosa, generated relentless media coverage, court challenges, and parliamentary scrutiny.
A stalwart of the African National Congress (ANC) , Mabuza’s career spans decades of public service, culminating in his role as the nation’s second-in-command under President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Tenure as Minister of Tourism (2014-2019) Appointed as Minister of Tourism by President Jacob Zuma in 2014 and retained by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2018, this period represents a career highlight.
Appointed to the higher education portfolio in 2009 by President Jacob Zuma, and retained by Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa in subsequent administrations, his leadership has overseen monumental shifts, including the expansion of the technical and voca...
Appointed as the EC; Minister of Transport in March 2023 by President Cyril Ramaphosa, she assumed leadership of one of the nation's most critical and challenging portfolios.
In May 2019, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Dr.
Appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Godongwana assumed the critical role during a period of immense economic strain, marked by the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, persistent electricity shortages, and rising national debt.
Following the 2019 general elections, he returned to his passion for sport, appointed as the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Mentorship and Leadership: He has mentored a generation of younger leaders, including Cyril Ramaphosa , and remains a respected voice in Politics & Government .
The second, a state-recognized coronation on October 29, 2023, at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, was attended by tens of thousands, including President Cyril Ramaphosa, who presented him with a certificate of recognition.
This appointment by President Cyril Ramaphosa made her the first woman to ever hold this position in the history of the republic.
After serving as Minister of Defence and Military Veterans from 2012 to 2014, she was reappointed to the role by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2021.
In 2021, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed him as a Minister in the Presidency, responsible for overseeing the work of the Presidency and state-owned enterprises.
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (2019-Present) Appointed as Minister of DIRCO by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2019, Pandor assumed responsibility for navigating South Africa's foreign policy through turbulent times.
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture In a significant portfolio shift, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Nathi Mthethwa as the Minister of Sport & Arts in 2019.
Diplomatic Service as Deputy Minister In 2018, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Nomaindia Mfeketo as the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation .
As the Deputy President of South Africa , sworn in on 7 March 2023, he holds the second-highest office in the land, serving as a key deputy to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
His return to the finance portfolio under President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2018 was seen as a signal of a return to stability.
In a strategic move, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed him as the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure in March 2023.
In 2018, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed her as the Minister of Communications , a role that was later expanded to Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies following the 2019 national elections.
Minister of Employment and Labour His most impactful role to date began in May 2019 when President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed him as the EC; Minister of Employment & Labour .
As a founding member and key spokesperson, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla quickly became a household name, known for her fiery speeches and unapologetic criticism of the ANC’s leadership under President Cyril Ramaphosa.
National Government Roles In 2018, Reginah Mhaule was appointed Deputy Minister of Social Development under President Cyril Ramaphosa .
His loyalty to Zuma also led to his removal from the deputy minister position in 2017 during a cabinet reshuffle under President Cyril Ramaphosa .
Following the 2019 general elections, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Dlodlo as Minister of Public Service and Administration , a role she held until 2023.
She is best known for her tenure as Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) under President Cyril Ramaphosa , a role in which she played a pivotal part in strengthening the relationship between national government...
Following his death in October 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa awarded him a Special Provincial Official Funeral, Category 1, recognizing his immense contribution to the nation.
In 2018, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed her as Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform , a portfolio critical to addressing historical injustices in land ownership.
In 2018, under President Cyril Ramaphosa , she became Minister of Basic Education , focusing on improving the quality of education and addressing infrastructure backlogs.
His work contributed to the Land Reform Advisory Panel established by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2018.
In 2018, following the election of President Cyril Ramaphosa, Mokonyane was moved to the Minister of Communications role.
Recognition for her work includes the Order of the Baobab (Silver) in 2019, awarded by President Cyril Ramaphosa , and the African Leadership Award from the African Leadership Forum in 2021.
In 2018, under President Cyril Ramaphosa , Moloi-Moropa was appointed Deputy Minister of Public Service and Administration .