LIVE: Ramaphosa announces cabinet reshuffle

– Dangerous deputy? –

Mabuza’s appointment as deputy president is likely to stir controversy due to his reputation as a tough hardliner and accusations of links to political violence.

The opposition Democratic Alliance party said Ramaphosa choosing Mabuza “undermines the integrity of his stated commitment to fight corruption and rebuild from the tatters of the Zuma decade.”

Mabuza “has been accused of having his own personal ‘military’ which have allegedly been responsible for numerous political killings”, the DA added.

Ramaphosa, 65, is a former trade unionist who led talks to end apartheid in the early 1990s and then became a multi-millionaire businessman before returning to politics.

The Guptas are accused of receiving hugely favourable government deals and even influencing cabinet appointments under Zuma.

At least one of the three Guptas brothers is now being sought by police.

The changes:

• Communications: Ms Nomvula Mokonyane
• Energy: Mr Jeff Radebe
• Higher Education and Training: Ms Naledi Pandor
• Home Affairs: Mr Malusi Gigaba
• Human Settlements: Ms Nomaindia Mfeketo
• International Relations and Cooperation: Ms Lindiwe Sisulu
• Mineral Resources: Mr Gwede Mantashe
• Police: Mr Bheki Cele
• Public Enterprises: Mr Pravin Gordhan
• Public Service and Administration: Ms Ayanda Dlodlo
• Public Works: Mr Thulas Nxesi
• Rural Development and Land Reform: Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane
• Science and Technology: Ms Nkhensani Kubayi-Ngubane
• Social Development: Ms Susan Shabangu
• Sport and Recreation: Ms Tokozile Xasa
• State Security: Ms Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba
• The Presidency: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation: Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
• The Presidency: Women: Ms Bathabile Dlamini
• Tourism: Mr Derek Hanekom
• Transport: Dr Blade Nzimande
• Water and Sanitation: Mr Gugile Nkwinti

 Changes among the Deputy Ministers:

• Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries: Mr Sfiso Buthelezi
• Communications: Ms Pinky Kekana
• Finance: Mr Mondli Gungubele
• Public Service and Administration: Dr Chana Pilane-Majeke
• Small Business Development: Mr Cassel Mathale

The positions of Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises and Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation will remain vacant.

Pending the completion of their swearing-in as Members of the National Assembly,:

• Mr David Mabuza as the Deputy President of the Republic
• Dr Zweli Mkhize as Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
• Mr Nhlanhla Nene as Minister of Finance
• Ms Reginah Mhaule as Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation