First Cabinet of Thabo Mbeki

2nd cabinet of Republic of South Africa (since 1994 Democratic Elections)
1999
Thabo Mbeki (2003)
Date formed	18 June 1999
Date dissolved	29 April 2004
People and organisations
Head of government	President Thabo Mbeki
Number of ministers	28
Status in legislature	Majority
Opposition party	Democratic Party
Opposition leader	Tony Leon
History
Election(s)	1999
Legislature term(s)	4 years, 10 months and 11 days
Predecessor	Mandela
Successor	Mbeki II

History

Following his election for a first term as President, Thabo Mbeki announced his Cabinet on 17 June 1999.^[1]

This Cabinet was replaced on 29 April 2004 by Mbeki's second Cabinet.

Cabinet

Ministry / Portfolio	Minister / Incumbent
President of South Africa	Thabo Mbeki
Deputy President of South Africa	Jacob Zuma
Agriculture and Land Affairs	Thoko Didiza
Arts and Culture	Ben Ngubane
Communications	Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri
Correctional Services	Ben Skosana
Defence	Mosiuoa Lekota
Education	Kader Asmal
Environmental Affairs and Tourism	Valli Moosa
Finance	Trevor Manuel
Foreign Affairs	Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
Health	Manto Tshabalala-Msimang
Home Affairs	Mangosuthu Buthelezi
Housing	Sankie Mthembi-Mahanyele
Intelligence Services	Joe Nhlanhla
Justice and Constitutional Development	Penuel Maduna
Labour	Membathisi Mdladlana
Minerals and Energy	Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
Provincial and Local Government	Sydney Mufamadi
Public Enterprises	Alex Erwin
Public Service and Administration	Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi
Public Works	Stella Sigcau
Safety and Security	Steve Tshwete
Science and Technology	Ben Ngubane
Social Development	Zola Skweyiya
Sport and Recreation	Ngconde Balfour
The Presidency	Essop Pahad
Trade and Industry	Alec Erwin
Transport	Dullah Omar
Water Affairs and Forestry	Ronnie Kasrils

References

1. ANC Daily News Briefing, ANC, 18 June 1999.