Minister of Basic Education
| South Africa Minister of Basic Education | |
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| 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
- ↑ "Determination salaries and allowances of the Deputy President, Ministers and Deputy Ministers", Proclamation No. 3 of 2015.
- ↑ "Statement by President Jacob Zuma on the appointment of the new Cabinet". South African Government Information. 2009-05-10. Retrieved 2009-05-10.
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