Kgalema Motlanthe took oath as President of South Africa on 25 September 2008 to serve out the remainder of Thabo Mbeki's term in office following his resignation. [1] Following is the list of his cabinet ministers.[2]
Motlanthe Cabinet
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|---|---|
 4th Cabinet of the Republic of South Africa (since the 1994 elections) | |
| 2008–2009 | |
Kgalema Motlanthe (2009)
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| Date formed | 25 September 2008 (2008-09-25) |
| Date dissolved | 9 May 2009 (2009-05-09) |
| People and organisations | |
| President | Kgalema Motlanthe |
| No. of ministers | 28 ministers |
| Member party | African National Congress |
| Status in legislature | Majority |
| Opposition party | Democratic Alliance |
| Opposition leader | Sandra Botha |
| History | |
| Election | 2004 election |
| Legislature terms | 7 months and 14 days |
| Predecessor | Mbeki II |
| Successor | Zuma I |
| Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Deputy President | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Finance | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Home Affairs | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Defence | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Arts and Culture | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Communications | 25 September 2008 | 6 April 2009 | ANC | ||
| 6 April 2009 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | |||
| Minister of Correctional Services | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Education | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Health | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Housing | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Intelligence Services | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Labour | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Minerals and Energy | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Public Enterprises | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Public Service and Administration | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Public Works | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Safety and Security | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Science and Technology | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Social Development | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Sport and Recreation | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister in the Presidency | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Trade and Industry | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Transport | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||
| Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry | 25 September 2008 | 9 May 2009 | ANC | ||