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South Africa
Government
Government
South Africa is a democracy. The president is the head of state. The Parliament consists of two houses -- the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces -- which are responsible for drafting the laws of the republic. The National Assembly also has specific control over bills relating to monetary matters.
| Office | Holder |
|---|---|
| State President | Mbeki, Thabo Mvuyelwa |
| Executive Deputy President | Zuma, Jacob |
| Min. of Agriculture & Land Affairs | Didiza, Angela Thoko |
| Min. of Arts, Culture, Science, & Technology | Ngubane, Baldwin "Ben" |
| Min. of Communications | Matsepe-Cassaburri, Ivy |
| Min. of Correctional Services | Skosana, Ben |
| Min. of Defense | Lekota, Mosiuoa |
| Min. of Education | Asmal, Kader |
| Min. of Environment Affairs & Tourism | Moosa, Mohamed Valli |
| Min. of Finance | Manuel, Trevor |
| Min. of Foreign Affairs | Dlamini-Zuma, Nkosazana Clarice |
| Min. of Health | Tshabalala-Msimang, Manto |
| Min. of Home Affairs | Buthelezi, Mangosuthu |
| Min. of Housing | Mabandla, Brigitte Sylvia |
| Min. of Intelligence | Sisulu, Lindiwe |
| Min. of Justice & Constitutional Development | Maduna, Penuell |
| Min. of Labor | Mdladlana, Membathisi Shepherd |
| Min. of Mineral & Energy Affairs | Mlambo-Ngcuka, Phumzile |
| Min. of Provincial & Local Government | Mufamadi, Sydney |
| Min. of Public Enterprises | Radebe, Jeff |
| Min. of Public Service & Administration | Fraser-Moleketi, Geraldine |
| Min. of Public Works | Sigcau, Stella |
| Min. of Safety & Security | Nqakula, Charles |
| Min. of Social Development | Skweyiya, Zola |
| Min. of Sport & Recreation | Balfour, Ngconde |
| Min. of Trade & Industry | Erwin, Alec |
| Min. of Transport | Omar, Abdullah Mohammed "Dullah" |
| Min. of Water Affairs & Forestry | Kasrils, Ronnie |
| Min. of the Presidency | Pahad, Essop |
| Governor, Reserve Bank | Mboweni, Tito |
| Ambassador to the US | Sisulu, Sheila |
| Permanent Representative to the UN, New York | Kumalo, Dumisani Shadrack |