Zwelini Lawrence Mkhize (Zweli)

Health minister Zweli Mkhize has been hard-working and serious minded from the outset (AC Vol 61 No 8 Heroes and villains in the pandemic)...

The pandemic has also been good for Health Minister Zweli Mkhize...

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize a medical doctor and ANC heavyweight who is widely regarded to be doing a good job with the Covid-19 response issued an unusually long statement refuting criticisms of the lockdown by Professor Glenda Gray...

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma the co-operative governance minister and a former health minister and renowned anti-smoking campaigner has supported current Health Minister Zweli Mkhize in maintaining that the ban is justified because of the damage Covid-19 causes to the lungs...

With South Africa in the third week of a lockdown that may only be lifted at the end of April and possibly not even then President Cyril Ramaphosa and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize have been riding a wave of approval with both praised for decisive leadership in handling the coronavirus outbreak (AC Vol 61 No 7 Cyril's double crisis)...

With regular briefings to the media Zikalala is taking his lead from his political mentor Zweli Mkhize with a proactive approach to dealing with the outbreak...

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize the former ANC Treasurer-General and a medical doctor has been at the forefront of the government's response since South Africa announced its first coronavirus case...

His announcement was backed up the following morning by a co-ordinated briefing by almost 20 cabinet Ministers chaired by Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu and led by Health Minister Zweli Mkhize...

The team includes Ramaphosa's Police Minister Bheki Cele Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene Justice Minister Michael Masutha Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula State Security Minister Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi and Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize...

Former Treasurer General Zweli Mkhize now heads Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs where his priority will be securing agreement on land reform with Zulu king Goodwill Zwelithini...

Zweli Mkhize Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs – Many thought that Mkhize a former ANC Treasurer General and premier of KwaZulu-Natal might land the Ministry of Finance...

Government at a glance President: Cyril Ramaphosa Deputy President: David 'DD' Mabuza Minister in the Presidency: Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Minister for Women and Disability: Bathabile Dlamini Finance: Nhlanhla Nene Deputy: Mondli Gungubele Energy: Jeff Radebe State Security: Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba Public Enterprise: Pravin Gordhan Home Affairs: Malusi Gigaba DIRCO – International Relations and Cooperation: Lindiwe Sisulu Deputy: Reginah Mhaule DPW – Public Works: Thulas Nxesi Water Affairs and Sanitation: Gugile Nkwinti Transport: Blade Nzimande Sports and Recreation: Tokozile Xasa Communications: Nomvula Mokonyane Deputy: Pinky Kekana Social Development: Susan Shabangu Mineral Resources: Gwede Mantashe COGTA – Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs: Zweli Mkhize Science and Technology: Nkhensani Kubayi-Ngubane Police: Bheki Cele Higher Education: Naledi Pandor Basic Education: Angie Motshekga Defence and Military Veterans: Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula Small Business Development: Lindiwe Zulu Deputy: Cassel Mathale Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries: Senzeni Zokwana Deputy: Sfiso Buthelezi Human Settlements: Nomaindia Mfeketo Rural Development and Land Reform: Maite Nkoana-Mashabane Public Service and Administration: Ayanda Dlodlo Deputy: Chana Pilane-Majake Economic Development: Ebrahim Patel Trade and Industry: Rob Davies Tourism: Derek Hanekom Health: Aaron Motsoaledi Telecommunications: Siyabonga Cwele Labour: Mildred Oliphant Justice and Correctional Services: Tshililo Masutha ...