The country’s Deputy President, including the 35 new ministers, were sworn in today.

In a ceremony conducted at the Presidential Guesthouse, the new Cabinet members took an oath to serve the country.

The proceedings got underway with President Jacob Zuma swearing in his Deputy Cyril Ramaphosa.

"I will be a true and faithful councillor and discharge my duties to the best of my best of my ability and devote myself to the work of the Republic of South Africa," the new Deputy President declared.

The two then shared a warm handshake before taking up their seats next to each other for the swearing in of their Cabinet.

Thereafter, each of the new leaders of the 2014 incoming administration were affirmed by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng, who was accompanied by Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke, Justice Sisi Khampepe and Judge President Monica Leeuw.

The 35 ministers took the oath to perform their duties conscientiously and to the best of their abilities, with the secrecy and confidentiality required.

They also vowed to be faithful to the Republic and to obey, observe, uphold and maintain the Constitution and laws of the country.

The mood at the guesthouse was jovial and relaxed, despite the magnitude of the affair.

The new ministers were in good spirits as some shook hands and hugged each other.
Last night, the President announced his Cabinet, which includes a good dose of new blood as well as some familiar faces.

Last night, President Zuma said his new Cabinet had been given the task of stepping up delivery and overseeing a “radical phase of socio-economic transformation”.

“The team will implement the five-year medium-term strategic framework of government, which has been developed using the National Development Plan and the ANC manifesto,” he said.

The ministers are:
1. The Minister in the Presidency - Jeff Radebe.
2. The Minister of Women in the Presidency - Susan Shabangu.
3. The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services - Michael Masutha.
4. The Minister of Public Service and Administration - Collins Chabane.
5. The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans - Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.
6. The Minister of Home Affairs - Malusi Gigaba.
7. The Minister of Environmental Affairs - Edna Molewa.
8. The Minister of State Security - David Mahlobo.
9. The Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services - Dr Siyabonga Cwele.
10. The Minister of Police - Nkosinathi Nhleko.
11. The Minister of Trade and Industry - Dr Rob Davies.
12. The Minister of Finance - Nhlanhla Nene.
13. The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries - Senzeni Zokwana.
14. The Minister of Water and Sanitation - Nomvula Mokonyane.
15. The Minister of Basic Education - Angie Motshekga.
16. The Minister of Health - Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.
17. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation - Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.
18. The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform - Gugile Nkwinti.
19. The Minister of Higher Education and Training - Dr Bonginkosi "Blade” Nzimande.
20. The Minister of Economic Development - Ebrahim Patel.
21. The Minister of Transport - Dipuo Peters.
22. The Minister of Mineral Resources - Adv Ngoako Ramathlodi.
23. The Minister of Social Development - Bathabile Dlamini.
24. The Minister of Public Enterprises - Lyn Brown.
25. The Minister of Sport and Recreation - Fikile Mbalula.
26. The Minister of Labour - Mildred Oliphant.
27. The Minister of Arts and Culture - Nathi Mthethwa.
28. The Minister of Public Works - Thulas Nxesi.
29. The Minister of Small Business Development - Lindiwe Zulu.
30. The Minister of Energy - Tina Joemat-Peterssen.
31. The Minister of Science and Technology - Naledi Pandor.
32. The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs - Pravin Gordhan.
33. The Minister of Communications - Faith Muthambi.
34. The Minister of Human Settlements - Lindiwe Sisulu.
35. The Minister of Tourism - Derek Hanekom.

Deputy Ministers

The deputy ministers-designate will be sworn in after the ministers in the same ceremony.

The Deputy Ministers are:
1. The Deputy Minister of Human settlements - Zoe Kota-Hendricks.
2. The Deputy Minister of Basic Education - Enver Surty.
3. The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, responsible for provincial and local government - Andries Nel.
4. The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, responsible for traditional affairs - Obed Bapela.
5. The Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans - Kebby Maphatsoe.
6. The Deputy Minister in the Presidency - Buti Manamela.
7. The Deputy Minister of Tourism - Thokozile Xasa.
8. The Deputy Minister of Health - Dr Joe Phaahla.
9. The Deputy Minister of Public Service and Administration - Ayanda Dlodlo.
10. The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs - Fatima Chohan.
11. The Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises - Gratitude Magwanishe.
The Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services will have two deputy ministers. They are;
12. John Jeffery, responsible for the justice and constitutional development component and
13. Thabang Makwetla responsible for the correctional services portfolio.
14. The Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs - Barbara Thoon.
15. The Deputy Minister of Sport and Recreation - Gert Oosthuizen.
16. The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries - Bheki Cele.
17. The Deputy Minister of Telecommunications and Postal services - Hlengiwe Mkhize.
18. The Deputy Minister of State Security - Ellen Molekane.
19. The Deputy Minister of Police - Maggie Sotyu.
20. The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry - Mzwandile Masina.
International relations and cooperation will remain with two deputy ministers. These are;
21. Noma-India Mfeketho and
22. Lluwelyn Landers.
23. The Deputy Minister of Finance - Mcebisi Jonas.
24. The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation - Pam Tshwete.
25. Deputy Minister for Rural Development and Land Reform - Mcebisi Skwatsha and
26. Deputy Minister for Rural Development and Land Reform - Candith Mashego-Dlamini.
27. The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training - Mduduzi Manana.
28. The Deputy Minister of Economic Development - Madala Masuku.
29. The Deputy Minister of Transport - Sindi Chikunga.
30. The Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources - Godfrey Oliphant.
31. The Deputy Minister of Social Development - Henrietta Bogopane-Zulu.
32. The Labour Deputy Minister is Inkosi Patekile Holomisa.
33. The Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture - Rejoice Mabudafhasi.
34. The Deputy Minister of Public Works - Jeremy Cronin.
35. The Deputy Minister of Small Business development - Elizabeth Thabethe.
36. The Deputy Minister of Energy - Thembi Majola.
37. The Deputy Minister of Communications - Stella Ndabeni-Abraha.