- Minister of Education (South Africa)
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The Minister of Education used to be a Minister in the Cabinet of South Africa, with the responsibility of overseeing the Department of Education, including South Africa's schools and universities.
On 10 May 2009 newly elected president Jacob Zuma split the education portfolio into that of the Minister of Basic Education and that of the Minister of Higher Education and Training.
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Ministers with responsibility for Education
Minister Ministry Incumbency Under Sibusiso Bengu Education 1994–1999 Nelson Mandela Kader Asmal 1999–2004 Thabo Mbeki Naledi Pandor 2004–2008 2008–2009 Kgalema Motlanthe Angie Motshekga[1] Basic Education 2009–present Jacob Zuma Blade Nzimande[1] Higher Education and Training 2009–present See also
References
- ^ a b "Statement by President Jacob Zuma on the appointment of the new Cabinet". South African Government Information. 2009-05-10. http://www.info.gov.za/events/2009/new_cabinet.htm. Retrieved 2009-05-10.
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