South Africa
South African president Jacob Zuma reshuffled his cabinet few minutes after Thursday midnight despite calls against the decision.
Five ministers have lost their jobs including Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan while five others have been given new portfolios.
Below is the list of fired, reshuffled and newly appointed ministers who will be sworn-in Friday evening.
Fired Ministers
Tina Joemat-Pettersson, former Minister of Energy
Dipuo Peters, former Minister of Transport
Pravin Gordhan, former Minister of Finance
Derek Hanekom, former Minister of Tourism
Ngoako Ramatlhodi, former Minister of Public Service and Administration
Reshuffled Ministers
Malusi Gigaba, former Minister of Home Affairs
Nathi Nhleko, former Minister of Police
Thulas Nxesi, former Minister of Public Works
Fikile Mbalula, former Minister of Sports and Recreation
Faith Muthambi, former Minister of Communications
Ministers
Minister of Energy, Ms Mmamoloko “Nkhensani” Kubayi, replacing Tina Joemat-Pettersson
Minister of Transport, Mr Joe Maswanganyi, replacing Dipuo Peters
Minister of Finance, Mr Malusi Gigaba, replacing Pravin Gordhan
Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula, replacing Nathi Nhleko
Minister of Public Works, Mr Nathi Nhleko, replacing Thulas Nxesi
Minister of Sports and Recreation, Mr Thembelani “Thulas” Nxesi, replacing Fikile Mbalula
Minister of Tourism, Ms Tokozile Xasa, replacing Derek Hanekom
Minister of Public Service and Administration, Ms Faith Muthambi, replacing Ngoako Ramatlhodi
Minister of Home Affairs, Prof Hlengiwe Mkhize, replacing Malusi Gigaba
Minister of Communications, Ms Ayanda Dlodlo, replacing Faith Muthambi
Deputy Ministers
Deputy Minister of Public Service and Administration, Ms Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba
Deputy Minister of Finance, Mr Sifiso Buthelezi
Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr Ben Martins
Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture, Ms Maggie Sotyu
Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Gratitude Magwanishe
Deputy Minister of Communications, Ms Thandi Mahambehlala
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ms Elizabeth Thabethe
Deputy Minister of Police, Mr Bongani Mkongi
Deputy Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services, Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams
Deputy Minister of Small Business Development, Ms Nomathemba November
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