Minister of Education (South Africa)
The Minister of Education used to be a Minister in the Cabinet of South Africa, with the responsibility of overseeing the Department of Education, including South Africa's schools and universities.
On 10 May 2009 newly elected president Jacob Zuma split the education portfolio into that of the Minister of Basic Education and that of the Minister of Higher Education and Training.
Ministers with responsibility for Education
| Minister | Ministry | Incumbency | Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannes de Klerk | Minister of Home Affairs, Education and Arts and Sciences | 1961-1966 | |
| Johannes de Klerk | Minister of Education, Arts and Sciences and Information | 1966-1967 | |
| Johannes de Klerk | Minister of National Education | 1968-1969 | |
| Johannes Petrus van der Spuy | Minister of Education and Training | ||
| Ferdinand Hartzenberg | Minister of Education and Training | 1979-1982 | PW Botha |
| Gerrit Viljoen | Minister of National Education | 1980-1989 | PW Botha |
| Piet Clase | Minister of Education and Culture | 1984-1989 | PW Botha |
| Gene Louw | Minister of Education | 1989-1990 | FW De Klerk |
| Louis Pienaar | Minister of Education | 1990-1992 | FW De Klerk |
| Piet Marais | Minister of Education | 1992-1994 | FW De Klerk |
Post-apartheid period
| Minister | Ministry | Incumbency | Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibusiso Bengu | Education | 1994–1999 | Nelson Mandela |
| Kader Asmal | 1999–2004 | Thabo Mbeki | |
| Naledi Pandor | 2004–2008 | ||
| 2008–2009 | Kgalema Motlanthe | ||
| Angie Motshekga[1] | Basic Education | 2009–present | Jacob Zuma |
| Blade Nzimande[1] | Higher Education and Training | 2009–present |
See also
References
- 1 2 "Statement by President Jacob Zuma on the appointment of the new Cabinet". South African Government Information. 2009-05-10. Retrieved 2009-05-10.
External links
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