Composition of Economic Cluster of Government
The Presidency has noted recent discussion in the media relating to the composition of the Cabinet Committee for the Economic Sectors, Employment and Infrastructure Development, commonly known as the economic cluster.
Reports have incorrectly suggested the cluster comprises three ministries only, those of Economic Development, Finance, and Public Enterprises.
For purposes of clarification, the committee is composed as follows:
MINISTERS
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Tina Joemat-Peterson
Minister of Communications, Siphiwe Nyanda
Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Sicelo Shiceka
Minister of Economic Development, Ebrahim Patel
Minister of Energy, Dipuo Peters
Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan
Minister of Higher Education and Training, Blade Nzimande
Minister of Human Settlements, Tokyo Sexwale
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane
Minister of Labour, Membathisi Mdladlana
Minister in the Presidency: National Planning, Trevor Manuel
Minister in the Presidency: Monitoring and Evaluation, Collins Chabane
Minister of Public Enterprises, Barbara Hogan
Minister of Public Works, Geoff Doidge
Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Gugile Nkwinti
Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor
Minister of Tourism, Marthinus van Schalkwyk
Minister of Trade and Industry, Rob Davies
Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Buyelwa Sonjica