Minister of Basic Education

South Africa Minister of Basic Education
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Incumbent Angie Motshekga since 11 May 2009
Department of Basic Education
Style	The Honourable
Appointer	Jacob Zuma
Inaugural holder	Angie Motshekga
Formation	11 May 2009
Deputy	Enver Surtyi
Salary	R2,211,937^[1]
Website	Department of Basic Education

The Minister of Basic Education is a Minister in the Cabinet of South Africa, with the responsibility of overseeing the Department of Basic Education, which is responsible for primary and secondary education. Before 10 May 2009 the portfolio formed part of the Ministry of Education, with responsibility for both basic education and higher education, the latter now being the responsibility of the Minister of Higher Education and Training.

Ministers with responsibility for Basic Education

Minister	Ministry	Incumbency	Under
Sibusiso Bengu	Education	1994-1999	Nelson Mandela
Kader Asmal	Education	1999-2004	Thabo Mbeki
Naledi Pandor	Education	2004-2008	Thabo Mbeki
Naledi Pandor	Education	2008-2009	Kgalema Motlanthe
Angie Motshekga^[2]	Basic Education	11 May 2009 - Present	Jacob Zuma

References

↑ "Determination salaries and allowances of the Deputy President, Ministers and Deputy Ministers", Proclamation No. 3 of 2015.
↑ "Statement by President Jacob Zuma on the appointment of the new Cabinet". South African Government Information. 2009-05-10. Retrieved 2009-05-10.

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