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Minister of Employment and Labour Thulas Nxesi has warned that large-scale job losses are inevitable. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Thulas Thembelani Nxesi (Grade C+)

DepartmentDepartment of Public Service and Administration Key Goals 1. Receive a clean audit: Achieved2. Get the cabinet to approve Batho Pele standards: Achieved3. Balance the…

Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza has finally appointed a full nine-member Ingonyama Trust Board, which will be headed by King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini’s nominee, Thanduyise Mzimela.

Thokozile Didiza (Grade C-)

Department Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Key Goals Analysis Didiza’s 21-day nationwide ban on the movement of cattle in response to the outbreak of…

Mondli Gungubele, has removed the board of directors of the South African Postbank amid allegations of an unlawful contract worth R140 million.  (Photo by PRESIDENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Mondli Gungubele (Grade C-)

DepartmentMinister in the presidency Key Goals Analysis Since taking over as minister in the presidency, Gungubele has seen huge changes in his job and certainly one of the most…

ANC deputy president David Mabuza. (Sumaya Hisham/Reuters)

David Mabuza (Grade E)

DepartmentDeputy President Key Goals Analysis Of all the cabinet members that have been found wanting in their positions, none compares to the deputy president. The common factor…

Justice Minister Ronald Lamola. (Brenton Geach/Gallo Images and Phill Magakoe/ Gallo Images)

Ronald Lamola (Grade C)

DepartmentJustice and Correctional Services Key Goals AnalysisIt is a comfort that Ronald Lamola is surrounded by capable officials because his political ambitions are as…

Higher education, science and innovation minister Blade Nzimande. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Blade Nzimande (Grade C)

DepartmentHigher Education, Science and Innovation Key Goals Analysis Blade Nzimande had a quiet but effective year. Tertiary education institutions are back in full swing.…

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has changed from head of the ANC Women’s League Bathabile Dlamini to Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.(Jacoline Schoonees)

Maite Nkoana-Mashabane (Grade E)

DepartmentPresidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Key Goals 1. Establish the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF): Failed2. Launch…

Defence Minister Thandi Modise. (Photo by Michal Fludra/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Thandi Modise (Grade C)

DepartmentDefence and Military Veterans Key Goals Analysis The department of defence has made progress towards achieving some of its key goals during Thandi Modise’s first full…

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi .(Alet Pretorius/Foto24/Gallo Images)

Aaron Motsoaledi (Grade E)

DepartmentHome Affairs Key Goals 1. Revamp the immigration system: Failed2. Address the backlog of the asylum and refugee appeals: Failed3. Minimise the time that systems are…

Minister of Human Settlements Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane. (Jeffrey Abrahams)

Mmamoloko Kubayi (Grade C)

DepartmentHuman Settlements Key Goals 1. Authorise the Housing Development Agency to implement informal settlements upgrading programmes on behalf of provinces: Progress2.…

Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma (Grade D)

DepartmentCooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Key Goals Analysis With 42 of South Africa’s municipalities having collapsed, and another 151 teetering on the brink,…

Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga. (Photo: Papi Morake)

Angie Motshekga (Grade C+)

DepartmentBasic Education Key Goals Analysis The 2022 academic year was the first in two years that went ahead without any Covid-19 disruptions. The department’s reports show it…

Police Minister Bheki Cele.

Bhekokwakhe Hamilton Cele (Grade C-)

DepartmentPolice Key Goals 1. Recruit and train 12 000 new officers over the medium term expenditure framework (up to the 2023-24 financial year): Achieved2. Strengthen crime…

Minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor welcomed her counterpart Sergei Lavrov for talks in Pretoria. Photo: Supplied

Naledi Pandor (Grade D)

DepartmentInternational Relations and Cooperation Key Goals AnalysisNaledi Pandor has had the impossible task of not alienating Russian President Vladimir Putin, or more crucial…

Lindiwe Zulu: Talking tough for Zuma

Lindiwe Zulu (Grade D)

DepartmentDepartment of Social Development Key Goals 1. Improve grant system and prevent fraud: Progress 2. Strengthen prevention and response mechanisms to reduce gender-based…

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. (David Harrison/M&G)

Enoch Godongwana (Grade C-)

DepartmentFinance Key Goals Analysis Enoch Godongwana has emerged as one of the most trusted members of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet. Regarded as highly rational,…

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy.

Barbara Creecy (Grade C)

DepartmentForestry, Fisheries and Environment Key Goals 1. Improve overall audit outcomes: Not achieved 2. Implement recommendations of High Level Panel on Management, Breeding,…

Minister of Small Business Development Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams (Grade D-)

DepartmentDepartment of small business development Key Goals 1. Cut red tape for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and co-operatives: Failed 2. Market development and…

Joe Phaahla. (Photo by Jaco Marais/Die Burger/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Mathume Joseph Phaahla (Grade E)

DepartmentHealth Key Goals 1. Vaccinate 70% of the total adult population: Failed2. Develop anti-corruption systems: Failed 3. Create digital patient record system: Partially…

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe

Gwede Mantashe (Grade E)

DepartmentMinerals and Energy Key Goals 1. Complete Bid window 5 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme: Achieved2. Embrace the just energy…