The DA's new Shadow Cabinet
05 June 2014
Today, I am proud to announce the DA's new shadow cabinet. This shadow cabinet will make pragmatic legislative proposals that will tackle South Africa's problems head on, with a commitment to the creation of real jobs in South Africa.
The DA shadow cabinet will work to provide robust oversight of government but will also put alternative solutions on the table.
We will work to fight corruption and will advocate for policies that will create jobs. Everything we do will be focused on growing the economy, and creating more jobs.
We have assembled the best possible team to fight for the interests of all South Africans in Parliament.
We followed a rigorous interview process with individual MPs in our caucus. I have sought to place members in portfolios where they are not only fit for purpose, but are passionate about the work of their portfolios and are also fully capable of providing leadership in their respective portfolio allocations.
This team of South Africans brings together a diverse range of views and experiences that I believe will be a force for change at a time when innovative and creative policy is necessary to take South Africa forward.
While Zuma's ANC continues to offer more of the same, we will present new solutions to poverty, unemployment and economic stagnation.
When we legislate in committee, and when we debate in the House, we will do so with the hopes and dreams of every South African in mind.
It is with this that I present to you the DA's Shadow Cabinet:
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Ministry |
Shadow Minister |
Shadow Deputy Minister |
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The Minister in the Presidency |
Sejamothopo Motau |
Michael Cardo |
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The Ministry of Women in the Presidency |
Denise Robinson |
Nomsa Marchesi |
|
The Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services |
Glynnis Breytenbach (Justice) |
Werner Horn |
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The Ministry of Public Service and Administration |
Joe McGluwa |
Andricus van der Westhuizen |
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The Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans |
David Maynier |
Shahied Esau |
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The Ministry of Home Affairs |
Haniff Hoosen |
Archie Figlan |
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The Ministry of Environmental Affairs |
Thomas Hadebe |
Terri Stander |
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The Ministry of State Security |
Dirk Stubbe |
David Maynier |
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The Ministry of Telecommunications and Postal Services |
Marian Shinn |
Cameron Mackenzie |
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The Ministry of Police |
Dianne Kohler Barnard |
Zakhele Mbhele |
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The Ministry of Trade and Industry |
Geordin Hill-Lewis |
Dean Macpherson |
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The Ministry of Finance |
Dr Dion George |
David Ross |
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
Annette Steyn |
Zelda Jongbloed |
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The Ministry of Water and Sanitation |
Nosimo Balindlela |
Leon Basson |
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The Ministry of Basic Education |
Annette Lovemore |
Desiree van der Walt |
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The Ministry of Health |
Dr Wilmot James |
Heinrich Volmink |
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The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation |
Stevens Mokgalapa |
Sandy Kalyan |
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The Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform |
Thomas Walters |
Tsepo Mhlongo |
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The Ministry of Higher Education and Training |
Belinda Bozzoli |
Yusuf Cassim |
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The Ministry of Economic Development |
Kobus Marais |
Patrick Atkinson |
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The Ministry of Transport |
Manny de Freitas |
Chris Hunsinger |
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The Ministry of Mineral Resources |
James Lorimer |
Hendrik Schmidt |
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The Ministry of Social Development |
Patricia Kopane |
Lindy Wilson |
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The Ministry of Public Enterprises |
Natasha Michael |
Erik Marais |
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The Ministry of Sport and Recreation |
Solomon Malatsi |
Darren Bergman |
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The Ministry of Labour |
Ian Ollis |
Michael Bagraim |
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The Ministry of Arts and Culture |
Winston Rabotapi |
Dr Allen Grootboom |
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The Ministry of Public Works |
Kenneth Mubu |
James Masango |
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The Ministry of Small Business Development |
Toby Chance |
Henro Kruger |
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The Ministry of Energy |
Lance Greyling |
Gordon Mackay |
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The Ministry of Science and Technology |
Annelie Lotriet |
Juanita Terblanche |
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The Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
Kevin Mileham |
Nqaba Bhanga |
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The Ministry of Communications |
Gavin Davis |
Veronica van Dyk |
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The Ministry of Human Settlements |
Makashule Gana |
Thandeka Gqada |
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The Ministry of Tourism |
James Vos |
Greg Krumbock |
|
SCOPA |
Alf Lees |
Alan McLoughlin |
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SCOAG |
Alan McLoughlin |
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Our Constitutional mandate is clear. We will exercise rigorous oversight at all times, and will fight to create more opportunities for more people.
We will use our presence in Parliament to continue improving the lives of all South Africans.
Statement issued by Mmusi Maimane, DA Parliamentary Leader, June 5 2014
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