The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture is a minister of the Cabinet of South Africa, who is responsible for overseeing the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. As of 3 July 2024, the incumbent Minister is Gayton McKenzie. The Deputy Minister is Peace Mabe.
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History
Between 1994 and 2004, the minister had a different name, as Minister of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology.
On 29 April 2004, the portfolio of Minister of Arts and Culture was created, on the appointment of President Thabo Mbeki's second cabinet. It included a separate minister of science and technology.
The ministry's current form was established in June 2019, under the second cabinet of President Cyril Ramaphosa. It marked the first time in post-democratic South Africa that the position was held by someone outside the ANC.
Institutions
Apart from the Department of Arts and Culture, the following institutions also report to the minister: