Ministeries

The Republic of South Africa consists of 29 ministries including the Presidency; together with the President and Deputy President they form the South African Cabinet. (www.parliament.gov.za, n.d.). Ministers assist in the implementation of legislation as they are guided by the Constitution, however they are not limited to just implementing but they can develop policy. (pmg.org.za, n.d.). 

The hierarchy of Government Leaders is as follows: 

1. The President

2. Deputy President

3. Members of Presidency

4. The Ministers

5. Deputy Ministers 

6. Premiers.

The Ministers are responsible for as they form part of the National Assembly which is elected with the purpose of representing the people and ensuring that the governance of the people is reflective and respected as under the Constitution entails. It does this in many ways such as Providing a national forum for public consideration of issues as well as passing legislation. (People's Assembly, n.d.).

The relationship of Bachelor in Community Development and the general purpose served by the Ministries together with Premiers is that they both work to serve the people of the country granted that one is a degree and the other is a high position of authority in the country, but both aim to understand thus properly address and cater to the needs of the people or citizens of the country. They do this through evaluation of existing policy, developing new policies as well as implementing already existing policy and new policy.

The relationship is of significance to the extent of there being a specific ministry to the degree -Department of Social Development. This showcases the extreme need of Local Development in our communities as many of the ministries cannot fully address the issues faced however the ministries still work together, nonetheless.

Minister of Agriculture is Mr John Henry Steenhuisen

Minister of Basic Education is Ms Siviwe Gwarube

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies is Mr Mmoba Solomon Malatsi

Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is Mr Velenkosini Fiki Hlabisa

Minister of Correctional Services is Dr Petrus Johannes Groenewald

Minister of Defence and Military Veterans is Mrs Matsie Angelina Motshekga

Minister of Electricity and Energy is Dr Kgosientso David Ramokgopa

Minister of Employment and Labour is Ms Nomakhosazana Meth

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment is Dr Dion Travers George

Minister of Finance is Mr Enoch Godongwana

Minister of Health is Dr Pakishe Aaron Motsoaledi

Minister of Higher Education is Ms Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane

Minister of Home Affairs is Dr Leon Amos Schreiber

Minister of Human Settlements is Ms Mmamoloko Tryphosa Kubayi

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation is Mr Ronald Ozzy Lamola

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development is Ms Thembisile Phumelele Simelane

Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development is Mr Mzwanele Nyhontso

Minister of Mineral Resources and Petroleum Resources is Mr Samson Gwede Mantashe

Minister of Police is Mr Edward Senzo Mchunu

Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evalulation is Ms Maropene Lydia Ramokgopa

Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities is Ms Lydia Sindisiwe Chikunga

Minister of Public Service and Administration is Inkosi Elphas Mfakazeleni Buthelezi

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure is Mr Dean William Macpherson

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation is Dr Bonginkosi Emmanuel Nzimande

Minister of Small Business Development is Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams

Minister of Social Development is Ms Nokuzola Gladys Tolashe

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture is Mr Gayton McKenzie

Minister of Tourism is Ms Patricia De Lille

Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition is Mr Mpho Parks Franklyn Tau

Minister of Transport is Ms Barbara Dallas Creecy

Minister of Water and Sanitation is Ms Pemmy Castelina Pamela Majodina

The Presidency under Ms Khumbudzo Phophi Silence Ntshavheni

(www.parliament.gov.za, n.d.)