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His performance earned him a promotion to Deputy President of South Africa under Thabo Mbeki in 1999.
He also holds the unique distinction of being the father-in-law of King Mswati III of Eswatini.
His national prominence, however, was cemented in 2009 when President Jacob Zuma appointed him as the Minister of Health for South Africa.
This victory was a key win for the "radical economic transformation" faction aligned with former President Jacob Zuma.
Later Ministerial Role and Departure Following the 2009 elections, President Jacob Zuma appointed Hogan as Minister of Public Enterprises, a key economic portfolio overseeing large state-owned companies.
In July 2009, then-President Jacob Zuma appointed Bheki Cele as the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, succeeding Jackie Selebi.
Tenure as Minister of Higher Education and Training (2009-2017, 2019-Present) Appointed by President Jacob Zuma in 2009, Blade Nzimande became the inaugural Minister of the newly created Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
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.
Appointment to the Constitutional Court In October 2009, Justice Chris Jafta was appointed by President Jacob Zuma to the Constitutional Court of South Africa , taking the seat formerly occupied by Justice Tholie Madala.
He became Deputy President of South Africa in 2014 under President Jacob Zuma.
This positioned him as a kingmaker and a bridge between the faction loyal to former President Jacob Zuma and the reformist camp of 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.
Serving in this crucial portfolio from 2013 to 2017 under President Jacob Zuma, she played a pivotal role in shaping the nation's energy landscape during a period of significant challenge and transition.
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...
Tenure as Minister of Trade and Industry (2009-2019) Appointed as the full Minister of Trade and Industry by President Jacob Zuma in May 2009, Dr.
The report meticulously documented allegations of state capture involving former President Jacob Zuma , the Gupta family , and various state-owned enterprises, recommending the establishment of a judicial commission of inquiry.
Minister of Economic Development (2009-2019) Following the 2009 elections, President Jacob Zuma appointed Patel as the inaugural Minister of the newly created Department of Economic Development (EDD) .
Ministerial Appointments and Impact Mbalula's first full cabinet appointment came in 2010 when President Jacob Zuma appointed him as Minister of Sport and Recreation South Africa .
However, his most significant appointment came on October 1, 2009, when President Jacob Zuma appointed him as a Justice of the Constitutional Court of South Africa , following the retirement of Justice Yvonne Mokgoro.
Key Political Stances and Impact As Leader of the Opposition, Steenhuisen's impact is defined by several key pillars: Anti-Corruption Crusade: He has been a vocal and persistent critic of state capture and corruption, particularly during the Jacob...
During his tenure, he became a vocal supporter of then-President Jacob Zuma and advocated for radical economic transformation.
Her appointment to the Constitutional Court Justice bench in 2017 by President Jacob Zuma, following recommendation by the Judicial Service Commission, was widely hailed by the legal community.
However, her appointment to the Constitutional Court in October 2010 by President Jacob Zuma marked the pinnacle of her career.
He gracefully stepped aside after the 2009 elections, becoming Deputy President under Jacob Zuma until 2014, where he was often viewed as a sobering influence within the administration.
He later served as Deputy President under Jacob Zuma from 9 May 2009 to 26 May 2014.
By 2010, under President Jacob Zuma, he was promoted to full Minister of Home Affairs, a position he held until 2014.
His first major cabinet appointment came in 2008 when then-President Kgalema Motlanthe named him Minister of Safety and Security, a role later renamed Minister of Police under President Jacob Zuma.
Prior to this, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma served with distinction in the cabinets of Presidents Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki, and Jacob Zuma, overseeing complex portfolios that shaped the nation's development.
Under President Jacob Zuma, he served as the Minister of Arts and Culture from 2014 to 2017, where he oversaw policies aimed at promoting social cohesion and the nation's creative industries.
Minister of Finance: Navigating Global Crises His stellar performance at SARS led to his appointment as Minister of Finance in May 2009, in the cabinet of President Jacob Zuma.
Tenure as Public Protector (2009-2016) Appointed by President Jacob Zuma, her tenure as the third Public Protector of South Africa was transformative.
July 2021 Civil Unrest: Zikalala's leadership was severely tested during the wave of riots and looting that erupted in KZN and Gauteng, which originated in his province following the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma.
Tenure as Minister of Mining Her most significant appointment came in 2012 when President Jacob Zuma named her Minister of Mining , later the Minister of Mineral Resources.
She championed issues such as energy security , education reform , and economic growth , often clashing with President Jacob Zuma and his administration.
Born in 1982, she is the daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma and has carved her own path in the country’s political arena.
He is best known for his role as Minister of Public Service and Administration in the cabinet of President Jacob Zuma, a position he held from 2009 until his untimely death in a car accident in 2015.
Born in 1960, Jonas served as Deputy Minister of Finance from May 2014 to March 2017 under President Jacob Zuma, but his legacy extends far beyond his cabinet role.
Serving with distinction in the Executive Cabinet under President Jacob Zuma, she made history as the first openly gay member of the South African Cabinet.
The Stand Against State Capture The most defining chapter of Themba Maseko ’s career came in 2010, when he was allegedly pressured by President Jacob Zuma to direct government advertising contracts to the politically connected Gupta family’s media...
Her most notable achievement was serving as Deputy Minister of Science and Technology under President Jacob Zuma from 2014 to 2017, a period during which she championed innovation and technology access in underserved areas.
He became a vocal critic of corruption and state capture within the ANC and the South African government, particularly during the presidency of Jacob Zuma .
Kebby Maphatsoe: A Controversial Figure in South African Politics & Government Kebby Maphatsoe (1962–2023) was a prominent and often controversial South African politician who served as the Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans unde...
In 2014, President Jacob Zuma elevated her to the cabinet as Minister of Communications .
She served as the chairperson of the Jacob Zuma Foundation , a charitable organization focused on education and community development, named after the former South African president.
She testified that in 2010, she was offered the position of Minister of Public Enterprises by the Gupta family and then-President Jacob Zuma, on the condition that she would remove the board of Eskom to facilitate Gupta-linked contracts.
Her national prominence grew when she was appointed Minister of International Relations and Cooperation in 2009 under President Jacob Zuma .
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (2009-2014) Following the 2009 general election, President Jacob Zuma appointed her as the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries , making her the first woman to hold this position in South ...
Cabinet Minister In 2014, President Jacob Zuma appointed Mokonyane as Minister of Water and Sanitation , a critical portfolio tasked with addressing South Africa’s water scarcity and aging infrastructure.
He is widely recognized as a key ally of former President Jacob Zuma and a powerful force within the African National Congress (ANC), particularly in the North West region.
In 2013, President Jacob Zuma appointed her as Deputy Minister of Communications , where she oversaw the rollout of broadband infrastructure in rural areas and the implementation of the South Africa Connect policy.