Minister of Basic Education

South Africa
Minister of Basic Education

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
Education 2008-2009 Kgalema Motlanthe
Angie Motshekga[2] Basic Education 11 May 2009 - Present Jacob Zuma

References

  1. ↑ "Determination salaries and allowances of the Deputy President, Ministers and Deputy Ministers", Proclamation No. 3 of 2015.
  2. ↑ "Statement by President Jacob Zuma on the appointment of the new Cabinet". South African Government Information. 2009-05-10. Archived from the original on 13 May 2009. Retrieved 2009-05-10.


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