Science and technology minister Naledi Pandor has been appointed by President Jacob Zuma as minister of home affairs, the presidency said on Wednesday (3 October).<\/p>\n
Deputy Science Minister Derek Hanekom will take over as minister of science and technology.<\/p>\n
“I congratulate Ms Pandor and Mr Hanekom on their appointments,” Zuma said in a statement.<\/p>\n
“They have distinguished themselves in their current portfolios and I am confident that they will do exceptionally well in their new responsibilities as well. I wish them all the best.”<\/p>\n
On Tuesday Zuma announced that Pandor would be acting in the position as minister of home affairs.<\/p>\n
In a statement issued on his behalf, he said Pandor would hold the position until the vacancy was filled.<\/p>\n
Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma resigned from her position last month to head up the African Union commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.<\/p>\n
Hanekom would be sworn in as minister on Thursday at the Union Buildings in Pretoria at 10am.<\/p>\n
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