Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism explained

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism was a department of the government of South Africa from 1994 to 2009. Political responsibility for the department rested with the Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism. After the election of President Jacob Zuma in May 2009, the department was divided into the Department of Environmental Affairs and the Department of Tourism.[1]

Ministers of Environmental Affairs and Tourism

No. Name Party Term
1. 1994 - 1996
2. 1996 - 1999
3. 1999 - 28 April 2004
4. ANC 29 April 2004 to 10 May 2009

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statement by President Jacob Zuma on the appointment of the new Cabinet .