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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
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