Mmusi Maimane has announced the DA’s new Shadow Cabinet.
This diverse group of MPs – comprising of talented South Africans from all walks of life – will hold national government accountable for the exercise of their powers, while putting forward fresh ideas and credible alternatives to the plans and policies of national government.
| Ministry | Shadow Minister | Shadow Deputy Minister |
| The Minister in the Presidency | Solly Malatsi | Ghaleb Cachalia |
| The Ministry in the Presidency: Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities | Luyolo Mphithi | Nazley Sharif |
| The Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services | Adv. Glynnis Breytenbach | Werner Horn |
| The Ministry of Public Service and Administration | Leon Schreiber | Michelle Clarke |
| The Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans | Kobus Marais | Maliyakhe Shelembe |
| The Ministry of Home Affairs | Joe McGluwa | Angel Khanyile |
| The Ministry of State Security | Dianne Kohler Barnard | Dr Mimmy Gondwe |
| The Ministry of Police | Andrew Whitfield | Okkie Terblanche |
| The Ministry of Trade and Industry | Dean Macpherson | Mathew Cuthbert |
| The Ministry of Finance | Geordin Hill-Lewis | Dr Dion George |
| The Ministry of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development | Annette Steyn | Thandeka Mbabama |
| The Ministry of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation | Leon Basson | Emma Powell |
| The Ministry of Basic Education | Nomsa Marchesi | Desiree van der Walt |
| The Ministry of Health | Siviwe Gwarube | Lindy Wilson |
| The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation | Darren Bergman | Mergan Chetty |
| The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology | Prof. Belinda Bozzoli | Baxolile Nodada |
| The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries | James Lorimer | Hannah Winkler |
| The Ministry of Transport | Chris Hunsinger | Thami Mabhena |
| The Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy | Kevin Mileham | Cheryl Phillips |
| The Ministry of Social Development | Bridget Masango | Thandi Mpambo – Sibukhwane |
| The Ministry of Public Enterprises | Natasha Mazzone | Erik Marais |
| The Ministry of Sports, Arts and Culture | Tsepo Mhlongo | Veronica Van Dyk |
| The Ministry of Employment and Labour | Dr Michael Cardo | Michael Bagraim |
| The Ministry of Public Works and Infrastructure | Patricia Kopane | Samantha Graham |
| The Ministry of Small Business Development | Zakhele Mbhele | Henro Kruger |
| The Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs | Haniff Hoosen | Cilliers Brink |
| The Ministry of Communications and Telecommunications | Phumzile Van Damme | Cameron Mackenzie |
| The Ministry of Tourism | Manny De Freitas | Hlanganani Gumbi |
| SCOPA | Alf Lees | Benedicta Van Minnen |
| SCOAG | Phillip De Lange | Eleanore Bouw-Spies |
| Appropriations | Denis Joseph | Ashor Sarupen |
This Shadow Cabinet will officially meet every fortnight. The purpose of these meetings will be to discuss the upcoming legislative agenda; to deliberate on new policies, debates, and motions; and to table any other matters.
I am confident that our Shadow Cabinet possesses the requisite skills, experience and expertise to bring forward innovative alternatives to move our country forward. Comprising of youth and experience, academics and activists, orators and operators – I am proud to lead this Shadow Cabinet.
We are ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work in furthering the cause of democracy and fighting for a future South Africa that belongs to all.
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