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IN PICTURES | Meet some of the ministers in Ramaphosa's cabinet

31 May 2019 - 11:13 By TimesLIVE
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President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives to witness the swearing-in ceremony of his cabinet. Mogoeng Mogoeng
President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives to witness the swearing-in ceremony of his cabinet. Mogoeng Mogoeng
Image: Sebabatso Mosamo/Sunday Times

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his cabinet on Wednesday night at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

Ramaphosa was praised for leading by example and implementing equality between men and women after announcing that women would make up half of his executive.

Here is a look at Thursday's swearing-in ceremony at the Presidential Guest House in Pretoria: 

President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives at the Presidential Guest House in Pretoria.
President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives at the Presidential Guest House in Pretoria.
Image: Sebabatso Mosamo/Sunday Times
Senzo Mchunu is sworn in as Minister of Public Service and Administration by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.
Senzo Mchunu is sworn in as Minister of Public Service and Administration by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.
Image: Sebabatso Mosamo/Sunday Times
Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane is sworn in as Minister of Tourism by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.
Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane is sworn in as Minister of Tourism by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.
Image: Sebabatso Mosamo/Sunday Times
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng swears in Tito Mboweni as Minister of Finance.
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng swears in Tito Mboweni as Minister of Finance.
Image: Sebabatso Mosamo/Sunday Times
Gwede Mantashe is sworn in as Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.
Gwede Mantashe is sworn in as Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.
Image: Sebabatso Mosamo/Sunday Times
Thoko Didiza is sworn in as Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
Thoko Didiza is sworn in as Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
Image: Sebabatso Mosamo/Sunday Times
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng swears in Blade Nzimande as Minister Higher Education, Science and Technology.
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng swears in Blade Nzimande as Minister Higher Education, Science and Technology.
Image: Sebabatso Mosamo/Sunday Times
Pravin Gordhan is sworn in as Minister of Public Enterprises by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.
Pravin Gordhan is sworn in as Minister of Public Enterprises by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.
Image: Sebabatso Mosamo/Sunday Times
David Mabuza signs an Oath of Office as the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa before Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.
David Mabuza signs an Oath of Office as the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa before Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.
Image: Sebabatso Mosamo/Sunday Times
Jackson Mthembu is sworn in as Minister in the Presidency by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.
Jackson Mthembu is sworn in as Minister in the Presidency by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.
Image: Sebabatso Mosamo/Sunday Times
Ronald Lamola and Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng share a light moment as Lamola is sworn in as Minister of Justice and Correctional Services.
Ronald Lamola and Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng share a light moment as Lamola is sworn in as Minister of Justice and Correctional Services.
Image: Sebabatso Mosamo/Sunday Times
Leader of the Good Party Patricia de Lille is sworn in as Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure.
Leader of the Good Party Patricia de Lille is sworn in as Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure.
Image: Sebabatso Mosamo/Sunday Times
Ayanda Dlodlo is sworn in as Minister of State Security by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.
Ayanda Dlodlo is sworn in as Minister of State Security by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.
Image: Sebabatso Mosamo/Sunday Times
Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams is sworn in as Minister of Communications and Telecommunications by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.
Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams is sworn in as Minister of Communications and Telecommunications by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.
Image: Sebabatso Mosamo/Sunday Times
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng swears in Thulas Nxesi as Minister of Employment and Labour.
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng swears in Thulas Nxesi as Minister of Employment and Labour.
Image: Sebabatso Mosamo/Sunday Times
Khumbudzo Ntshavheni is sworn in as Minister of Small Business Development by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.
Khumbudzo Ntshavheni is sworn in as Minister of Small Business Development by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.
Image: Sebabatso Mosamo/Sunday Times
Barbara Creecy is sworn in as a Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries.
Barbara Creecy is sworn in as a Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries.
Image: Sebabatso Mosamo/Sunday Times

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