Minister of Basic Education
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| South Africa Minister of Basic Education | |
|---|---|
| File:Flag of South Africa.svg | |
since 3 July 2024 | |
| Department of Basic Education | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Appointer | President of South Africa |
| Inaugural holder | Angie Motshekga |
| Formation | 11 May 2009 |
| Deputy | Reginah Mhaule |
| Salary | R2,211,937[1] |
| Website | Department of Basic Education |
The minister of basic education is the minister in the Cabinet of South Africa who has political responsibility for the Department of Basic Education. The portfolio includes both primary and secondary education.
Until 10 May 2009, basic education was the responsibility of the minister of education. Announcing his first cabinet, President Jacob Zuma bifurcated that ministry, creating the minister of basic education and a separate minister of higher education and training.[2] Angie Motshekga was appointed as the inaugural minister of basic education, a position she retained for the next 15 years.[3] Minister Siviwe Gwarube was appointed to the Ministry of Basic Education on 30 June 2024,[4] and sworn into office on 3 July 2024.[5]
List of ministers
[edit | edit source]| Ministry | Minister | Portrait | Term | Party | President | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Sibusiso Bengu | File:Bengu2007.jpg | 1994 | 1999 | ANC | Mandela | |
| Education | Kader Asmal | File:Kader Asmal.jpg | 1999 | 2004 | ANC | Mbeki | |
| Education | Naledi Pandor | File:Naledi Pandor 2012.jpg | 2004 | 2009 | ANC | ||
| Basic Education | Angie Motshekga | File:Angie Motshekga at Lanseria.jpeg | 2009 | 2024 | ANC | ||
| Basic Education | Siviwe Gwarube | File:Siviwe Gwarube 2024.jpg | 2024 | – | DA | Ramaphosa | |
References
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