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SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa is a democracy. The president is the head of state. The Parliament consists of two houses -- the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces -- which are responsible for drafting the laws of the republic. The National Assembly also has specific control over bills relating to monetary matters.
CURRENT GOVERNMENT
State President Mbeki, Thabo Mvuyelwa
Executive Deputy President Zuma, Jacob
Min. of Agriculture & Land Affairs Didiza, Angela Thoko
Min. of Arts, Culture, Science, & Technology Ngubane, Baldwin "Ben"
Min. of Communications Matsepe-Cassaburri, Ivy
Min. of Correctional Services Skosana, Ben
Min. of Defense Lekota, Mosiuoa
Min. of Education Asmal, Kader
Min. of Environment Affairs & Tourism Moosa, Mohamed Valli
Min. of Finance Manuel, Trevor
Min. of Foreign Affairs Dlamini-Zuma, Nkosazana Clarice
Min. of Health Tshabalala-Msimang, Manto
Min. of Home Affairs Buthelezi, Mangosuthu
Min. of Housing Mabandla, Brigitte Sylvia
Min. of Intelligence Sisulu, Lindiwe
Min. of Justice & Constitutional Development Maduna, Penuell
Min. of Labor Mdladlana, Membathisi Shepherd
Min. of Mineral & Energy Affairs Mlambo-Ngcuka, Phumzile
Min. of Provincial & Local Government Mufamadi, Sydney
Min. of Public Enterprises Radebe, Jeff
Min. of Public Service & Administration Fraser-Moleketi, Geraldine
Min. of Public Works Sigcau, Stella
Min. of Safety & Security Nqakula, Charles
Min. of Social Development Skweyiya, Zola
Min. of Sport & Recreation Balfour, Ngconde
Min. of Trade & Industry Erwin, Alec
Min. of Transport Omar, Abdullah Mohammed "Dullah"
Min. of Water Affairs & Forestry Kasrils, Ronnie
Min. of the Presidency Pahad, Essop
Governor, Reserve Bank Mboweni, Tito
Ambassador to the US Sisulu, Sheila
Permanent Representative to the UN, New York Kumalo, Dumisani Shadrack