| Barbara Creecy | Minister of environment, forestry and fisheries |
| Thoko Didiza | Minister of agriculture, land reform and rural development |
| Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma | Minister of cooperative governance and traditional affairs |
| Ayanda Dlodlo | Minister of state security |
| Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane | Minister of tourism |
| Patricia de Lille | Minister of public works |
| Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula | Minister of defence and military affairs |
| Angie Motshekga | Minister of basic education |
| Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams | Minister of communications and telecommunications |
| Maite Nkoana-Mashabane | Minister in the presidency for women, youth and persons with disabilities |
| Khumbudzo Ntshavheni | Minister of small business development |
| Naledi Pandor | Minister of international relations and cooperation |
| Lindiwe Sisulu | Minister of human settlements, water and sanitation |
| Lindiwe Zulu | Minister of social development |
