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Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

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The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (formerly Minister of Environmental Affairs) is the member of the Cabinet of South Africa.

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The post was created by President Jacob Zuma, in his cabinet announced on 10 May 2009; it partially replaced the posts of Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism and Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry.[2] The first holder of the position was Buyelwa Sonjica; Edna Molewa served in the position from 2010 until her death in 2018. Nomvula Mokonyane succeeded Molewa.[3] It has also been described as one of the most efficient ministries currently in South Africa.

In May 2019, President Cyril Ramaphosa renamed the post to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) and appointed Barbara Creecy to the office.

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    "Determination of salaries and allowance of the Deputy President, Ministers and Deputy Ministers" (PDF). Government Gazette of South Africa. 545 (33780). Government Printer: 3–5. 2010. Retrieved 1 April 2011.[permanent dead link]
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    "Statement by President Jacob Zuma on the appointment of the new Cabinet" (Press release). Government Communication and Information System. 10 May 2009. Archived from the original on 13 May 2009. Retrieved 1 April 2011.
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    "Zuma announces cabinet reshuffle". IOL. 31 October 2010. Retrieved 1 April 2011.
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    "DWS: Previous Ministers". Department of Water and Sanitation. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
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