Minister Of Defence And Military Veterans

Ms Angie Motshekga was appointed as Minister of Defence and Military Veterans from 3 July 2024. Angelina quotAngiequot Matsie Motshekga was previously the Minister of Basic Education from 11 May 2009 to 19 June 2024. She is also a member of the African National Congress ANC National Executive Committee and the President of the ANC Women's League

The Department of Military Veterans is a sub-department of the Department of Defence that is responsible for providing support and services to veterans of the South African military, including veterans of the armed wings of anti-apartheid movements Umkhonto we Sizwe and APLA.The political head of the department is the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans as of 2024 this is Angie

Ahead of being named South Africa's fourth female defence and military veterans minister at the weekend, Motshekga racked up 15 years as the Cabinet Minister responsible for basic education. Apart from Modise 2021-2024, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula 2013-2021 and Lindiwe Sisulu 2009-2012 were previous occupants of the ministerial suite of

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms. Angie Motshekga, to serve as Acting President of the Republic of South Africa from 17 to 19 June 2025. The appointment in accordance with section 90 1 b of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, follows the President's visit to Canada to attend the G7 Leadership Summit, as well as Deputy

Learn about the history and role of the minister of defence and military veterans in South Africa, who oversees the defence and military affairs of the country. See the list of ministers since 1910 and their political parties and presidents.

Newly-appointed Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Ms Thandi Modise was sworn in on 10 August 2021. Photographs by Government Communication Information Systems. Events. Sep 24 2021. Heritage Day. Dec 25 2021. Christmas Day. Dec 16 2021. Day of Reconciliation. Aug 9 2021. National Women's Day. Jun 16 2021

Ms Motshekga is the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans. She previously served as the Minister of Basic Education. Ms Motshekga is a member of the ANC's National Executive Committee and served as president of the ANC Women's League. She holds a Master's Degree from Wits University, Bachelor of Educational Science from the University of

Carns became Minister for Veterans and People at the Ministry of Defence on 9 July 2024. He was elected as the Labour MP for Birmingham Selly Oak on 4 July 2024.

Minister of Defence and Military Veterans. View profile. Ms Thandi Ruth Modise. Mail Private Bag X427, PRETORIA, 0001 Street Armscor Building, Block 5, Level 4, cnr Delmas Avenue and Nossob Street, Erasmuskloof, PRETORIA. Tel 012 355 6101 Fax 012 347 0118 Mail

Mrs Motshekga has now been appointed as a Minister of Defence and Military Veterans effective from 03 July 2024. She has served the ANC and ANCWL in different positions at different levels over a long period.