Gigaba replaces Gordhan as minister of finance
President Jacob Zuma fires Pravin Gordhan, names 10 new ministers and 10 new deputy ministers
The Presidency has confirmed that Malusi Gigaba is the new finance minister and Sifiso Buthelezi is his deputy. The far-reaching reshuffle has affected strategic portfolios in the Cabinet including energy and communications. The new energy minister is Mmamoloko Kubayi, transport is Joe Masganyi, police minister is Fikile Mbalula, public works is Nathi Nhleko, public service and administration is Faith Muthambi, communications is Ayanda Dlodlo, home affairs is Hlengiwe Mkhize. New ministers: 1. Minister of energy, Mmamoloko “Nkhensani” Kubayi 2. Minister of transport, Joe Maswanganyi 3. Minister of finance, Malusi Gigaba 4. Minister of police, Fikile Mbalula 5. Minister of public works, Nathi Nhleko, 6. Minister of sports and recreation, Thembelani Nxesi 7. Minister of tourism, Tokozile Xasa 8. Minister of public service and administration, Ms Faith Muthambi 9. Minister of home affairs, Hlengiwe Mkhize 10. Minister of communications, Ayanda Dlodlo Deputy ministers 1. Deputy minister...
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