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Friday 31 March 2017

Here are South Africa's new cabinet ministers #CabinetReshuffle

After weeks of speculation, there have been 20 changes to cabinet.

Nine ministers have been axed along with six deputies, while others have moved to new portfolios.

Here are some of the changes.

Finance Minister: Malusi Gigaba

Gigaba served as Home Affairs Minister since May 2014. He previously held the post of Public Enterprises Minister in 2010.

Police Minister: Fikile Mbalula

Mbalula served as Sports Minister since May 2014.

Public Works: Nathi Nhleko

Nhleko served as the Minister of Police.

Sports and Recreation: Thulas Nxesi

Nxesi served as the Minister of Public Works and previously served as Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform.

Public Service and Administration: Faith Muthambi

Muthambi served as Communications Minister.

Tourism: Tokozile Xasa

Xasa served as Deputy Minister of Tourism.

Home Affairs: Hlengiwe Mkhize

Mkhize served as Deputy Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services from 2014.

Energy Minister: Mmamoloko Kubayi

Kubayi served as a Regional Executive Member of the ANCYL in the Greater Johannesburg region.

Transport Minister: Joe Maswanganyi

Maswanganyi is a member of Parliament and former MEC of Sports, Arts and Culture in Limpopo.

Communications: Ayanda Dlodlo

Dlodlo served as the Deputy Minister for the Public Service and Administration .