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
Sibusiso Bengu	Education	1994–1999	Nelson Mandela
Kader Asmal		1999–2004	Thabo Mbeki
Naledi Pandor		2004–2008	Thabo Mbeki
Naledi Pandor		2008–2009	Kgalema Motlanthe
Angie Motshekga^[1]	Basic Education	2009–present	Jacob Zuma
Blade Nzimande^[1]	Higher Education and Training	2009–present	Jacob Zuma

Cabinet of South Africa

President of South Africa Deputy President of South Africa

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