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- Cyril Ramaphosa added seven deputy ministers to his new government
- At 43, it is the highest number of deputies in two decades
- Since 2004, the average size of the cabinet has been 31 ministers
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed 32 ministers and 43 deputy ministers on 30 June. It’s the most deputy ministers appointed in two decades and an increase of seven from 2023.
Ramaphosa’s new government of 75 ministers and their deputies is the biggest since 2014, but only by three. The second-biggest was 10 years ago under then-president Jacob Zuma when there were 72 ministers and deputies.
Since 2004, the average number of ministers in the Cabinet has been 31.
Ministers can introduce bills, make key decisions for their portfolios and are held accountable for their department’s performance. Deputy ministers assist in the work of the ministers. Unlike ministers, deputies do not form part of the Cabinet.
As of April 2024, government ministers earn an annual salary of R2.7-million. Their deputies earn R2.2-million.
— 2 July, 2024Subscribe to the weekly newsletter for more charts like this
