Issued by Office of the Premier, Western Cape
5 December 2001
Mr Peter Marais is the new Premier of the Western Cape. The Premier was sworn in by the Judge President, Judge John Hlope in the provincial legislature chambers today.
The new Premier announced his new Cabinet in his acceptance speech. The new Cabinet is:
Premier: Peter Marais
Ministers
1. Ebrahim Rasool: Finance, Business Promotion and Asset Management
2. Willem Doman: Local Government
3. Piet Meyer: Health
4. Leonard Ramatlakane: Community Safety
5. Patrick Mckenzie: Cultural Affairs, Sport and Recreation
6. David Malatsi: Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
7. Tasneem Essop (Ms): Transport and Public Works
8. Johan Gelderblom: Agriculture, Tourism and Gambling
9. Marius Fransman: Social Services and Poverty Alleviation
10. André Gaum (Adv): Education
11. Nomatyala Hangana (Ms): Housing (Still to be sworn in)
Mr Marais said he would be calling his first Cabinet meeting on Friday to discuss the way forward.