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Shadow Cabinet of John Steenhuisen

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The Shadow Cabinet of John Steenhuisen succeeded the Shadow Cabinet of Mmusi Maimane as the Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet. After John Steenhuisen was elected unopposed as the parliamentary leader by the Democratic Alliance's caucus on 27 October 2019,[1] he announced a new shadow cabinet, on 5 December 2020.[2]

In his capacity as Leader of the Official Opposition, Steenhuisen led the Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet. Serving alongside Steenhuisen is Siviwe Gwarube, as Chief Whip, and Annelie Lotriet as Deputy Chief Whip and Chairperson of the Caucus.

The Shadow Cabinet was dissolved upon the DA entering into a coalition government with the ruling African National Congress on 14 June 2024, following the 2024 general election.[3]

Members of the Shadow Cabinet

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Democratic Alliance parliamentary leader John Steenhuisen introduced a new Shadow Cabinet on 5 December 2020. He reshuffled it in August 2022,[4] and again in April 2023.[5]

Department Shadow Minister Shadow Deputy Minister
Leader of the Opposition (South Africa)
Parliamentary Leader of the Democratic Alliance
The Hon. John Steenhuisen MP
Presidency The Hon. Solly Malatsi MP The Hon. Joe McGluwa MP
Presidency: Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities The Hon. Nazley Sharif MP The Hon. Nomsa Tarabella Marchesi MP
Presidency: Electricity The Hon. Samantha Graham MP
Justice The Hon. Glynnis Breytenbach MP The Hon. Werner Horn MP
Correctional Services The Hon. James Selfe MP
Public Service and Administration The Hon. Leon Schreiber MP The Hon. Mimmy Gondwe MP
Defence and Military Veterans The Hon. Kobus Marais MP The Hon. Maliyakhe Shelembe MP
Home Affairs The Hon. Angel Khanyile MP The Hon. Adrian Roos MP
State Security The Hon. Dianne Kohler-Barnard MP The Hon. Dirk Stubbe MP
Police The Hon. Andrew Whitfield MP The Hon. Okkie Terblanche MP
Trade and Industry The Hon. Dean Macpherson MP The Hon. Darren Bergman MP
Finance Vacant The Hon. Dion George MP
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development The Hon. Phineas Masipa MP The Hon. Thandeka Mbabama MP
Human Settlements The Hon. Luyolo Mphithi MP
Water & Sanitation The Hon. Leon Basson MP
Basic Education The Hon. Baxolile Nodada MP The Hon. Marina van Zyl MP
Health The Hon. Michéle Clarke MP The Hon. Lindy Wilson MP
International Relations and Cooperation The Hon. Emma Powell MP The Hon. Mergan Chetty MP
Higher Education, Science and Technology The Hon. Chantel King MP The Hon. Karabo Khakhau MP
Environment, Forestry and Fisheries The Hon. Dave Bryant MP The Hon. Annerie Weber MP
Transport The Hon. Chris Hunsinger MP The Hon. Thamsanqa Mabhena MP
Mineral Resources The Hon. James Lorimer MP
Energy The Hon. Kevin Mileham MP
Social Development The Hon. Bridget Masango MP The Hon. Alexandra Abrahams MP
Public Enterprises The Hon. Ghaleb Cachalia MP The Hon. Michéle Clarke MP
Sports, Arts and Culture The Hon. Tsepo Mhlongo MP The Hon. Veronica van Dyk MP
Employment and Labour The Hon. Michael Cardo MP The Hon. Michael Bagraim MP
Public Works and Infrastructure The Hon. Sello Seitlholo MP The Hon. Madeleine Hicklin MP
Small Business Development The Hon. Jan de Villiers MP The Hon. Henro Krüger MP
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs The Hon. Eleanore Bouw-Spies MP Vacant
Communications and Digital Technologies The Hon. Natasha Mazzone MP Vacant
Tourism The Hon. Manuel De Freitas MP The Hon. Haseenabanu Ismail MP

Shadow Ministers in Standing Committees in the National Assembly

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Ministry Shadow Minister Shadow Deputy Minister
Public Accounts (SCoPA) The Hon. Alf Lees MP The Hon. Benedicta van Minnen MP
Auditor-General (SCoAG) The Hon. Haniff Hoosen MP The Hon. Cheryl Phillips MP
Appropriations (SCoA) The Hon. Ashor Sarupen MP The Hon. Erik Marais MP

References

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  1. ^ Jordaan, Nomahlubi (27 October 2019). "John Steenhuisen elected as DA's parliamentary leader". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  2. ^ Mazzone, Natasha. "DA announces new Shadow Cabinet that will bring Real Hope and Real Change". Democratic Alliance. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  3. ^ Masuabi, Queenin (2024-06-14). "DA joins ANC in GNU formation, backs Ramaphosa re-election". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  4. ^ Felix, Jason. "'Haters are going to hate' - Mazzone rejects demotion talk as Siviwe Garube takes over as chief whip". News24. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
  5. ^ "Shadow Cabinet: DA announces changes with a focus on Election 2024". Democratic Alliance. Retrieved 2023-05-25.