22 May 2006
President Thabo Mbeki today announced appointments to Cabinet as detailed below, following the passing away of Ms Stella Sigcau, former Minister of Public Works.
Ms Angela Thoko Didiza, currently Minister of Agriculture, becomes Minister of Public Works.
Ms Lulu Xingwana, currently Deputy Minister of Minerals and Energy, becomes Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs.
Ms Buyelwa Patience Sonjica, currently Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry, becomes Minister of Minerals and Energy
Ms Lindiwe Benedicta Hendricks, currently Minister of Minerals and Energy, becomes Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry.
The Ministers will be sworn in later this week. The brief profiles of the Ministers can be found on Government Online (www.gov.za).
Enquiries:
Mukoni Ratshitanga
Cell: 082 300 3447
Joel Netshitenzhe
Cell: 082 900 0083
Issued by: Government Communication (GCIS)
22 May 2006
