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President Cyril Ramaphosa has designated Minister Stella Ndabeni to serve as the acting minister of health with effect from 24 August to 30 September 2026.Â
Ndabeni-Abrahams holds the position of Minister of Small Business Development, a role she continues to fulfil.
This designation also plays a crucial part in ensuring stability within the Health portfolio during the recovery period of Motsoaledi.
According to the office of the presidency, this appointment is made under section 98 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1996.
During the period of minister Motsoaledi’s sick leave, all responsibilities of the minister of health will be assumed by minister Ndabeni, as confirmed by Vincent Magwenya, the spokesperson for the president.
This appointment marks a temporary leadership transition within the ministry of health, and it is expected to facilitate ongoing health initiatives and administrative duties during this period.
Motsoaledi, currently health minister for the second time after previously serving from 2009 to 2019, is on sick leave.
Motsoaledi’s stint prior to becoming Minister of Health
Motsoaledi’s extensive career prior to becoming Minister of Health includes several significant roles in public service and the African National Congress (ANC).
He served as the Chairperson of the Sekhukhune Advice Office from 1986 to 1994, during which he concurrently chaired the Hlahlolanang Health and Nutrition Education Project starting in 1989.
His involvement with the ANC began with a Deputy Chairpersonship in Northern Transvaal between 1991 and 1992.
In 1994, Motsoaledi played crucial roles as the Head of the ANC Elections Commission in Limpopo and as the Head of both the ANC Economic and Infrastructure Desk and the ANC Research and Briefing Task Team for elections.
Additionally, he was a member of the Limpopo Provincial Legislature for 15 years, from 1994 to 2009.
His executive responsibilities included serving as the MEC for Education from 1994 to 1997, MEC for Transport from 1998 to 1999, and finally, as MEC for Agriculture, Land and Environment in 1999.
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These positions highlight a robust background in leadership and governance within both the provincial and national contexts in South Africa.
An official statement did not provide additional information regarding the specifics of his illness or how long he is expected to be absent.
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