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.
| South Africa Minister of Basic Education | |
|---|---|
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| Department of Basic Education | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Appointer | Cyril Ramaphosa |
| Inaugural holder | Angie Motshekga |
| Formation | 11 May 2009 |
| Deputy | Enver Surty |
| Salary | R2,211,937[1] |
| Website | Department of Basic Education |
Ministers with responsibility for Basic Education edit
| 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 edit
- ^ "Determination salaries and allowances of the Deputy President, Ministers and Deputy Ministers Archived 29 January 2016 at the Wayback Machine", Proclamation No. 3 of 2015.
- ^ "Statement by President Jacob Zuma on the appointment of the new Cabinet". South African Government Information. 10 May 2009. Archived from the original on 13 May 2009. Retrieved 10 May 2009.
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