Half of Ramaphosa's ministers are women: this is the power squad
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From newcomer, Good leader Patricia de Lille, to the return of Thoko Didiza, here's the power squad:
Patricia de Lille - minister of public works
Thoko Didiza - minister of agriculture, land reform and rural development
Angie Motshekga - minister of basic education
Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams - minister of communications and telecommunications
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma - minister of co-operative governance and traditional affairs
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula - minister of defence and military affairs
Barbara Creecy - minister of environment, forestry and fisheries
Lindiwe Zulu - minister of human settlements, water and sanitation
Naledi Pandor - minister of international relations and co-operation
Maite Nkoana-Mashabane - minister in the presidency for women, youth and persons with disabilities
Khumbudzo Ntshavheni - minister of small business development
Lindiwe Zulu - minister of social development
Ayanda Dlodlo - minister of state security
Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane - minister of tourism.
The move by Ramaphosa got applause from South Africans.