Leader of Government Business (South Africa)

The office of the Leader of Government Business was established in 1994, concurrent with South Africa's transition to democracy. This position, which is traditionally held by the Deputy President, was created to support the President in executing governmental duties and to lead government business in the Parliament of South Africa. Although the specific responsibilities of the role have undergone changes over time, it remains a vital component of the country's governmental framework.

The Leader of Government Business is appointed by the President of South Africa and is responsible for:

Overseeing the fulfillment of Cabinet's duties Ensuring the timely and correct handling of legislation initiated by Cabinet Leading the government's legislative program in Parliament Coordinating the government's business in Parliament Performing any other function provided for by the Joint Rules or a resolution of the National Assembly or the National Council of Provinces

The position is currently held by the Deputy President of the country.

List of Officeholders Parties

Portrait Name Term of office President Political party Took office Left office Time in office 1F. W. de Klerk10 May 199430 June 1996Nelson MandelaNational Party 2Thabo Mbeki10 May 199414 June 1999African National Congress 3Jacob Zuma14 June 199914 June 2005Thabo Mbeki 4Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka14 June 200523 September 2008 5Baleka Mbete25 September 20089 May 2009Kgalema Motlanthe 6Kgalema Motlanthe9 May 200926 May 2014Jacob Zuma 7Cyril Ramaphosa26 May 201415 February 2018 8David Mabuza27 February 201828 February 2023Cyril Ramaphosa 9Paul Mashatile7 March 202319 June 2024

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