Dina Pule

Dina Pule

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Dina Pule is a South African politician who previously served as the Minister of Communications from 2011 to 2013 under President Jacob Zuma. Her tenure was marked by controversy, particularly due to a scandal involving her boyfriend and a departmental conference. After more than a decade away from the executive, she was reappointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa as the new Minister of Social Development, a position she officially assumed on June 30, 2026.

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South Africa South Africa: Dina Pule is the Social Development Minister who commented on the department's expenditures. 5

Sandy Godlwana Nomfundo Xulu Letsoane Bathembu Futshane Samuela Boshielo Peter Netshipale Xolile Brukwe Lumka Oliphant Sisisi Tolashe Cyril Ramaphosa
Mail & Guardian: R670k hotel bill for senior official

South Africa South Africa: Dina Pule was appointed to replace Sisisi Tolashe despite her past disgrace and corruption allegations. 2

Cyril Ramaphosa Sisisi Tolashe Jacob Zuma Senzo Mchunu
Mail & Guardian: Editorial: An insult to voters

South Africa South Africa: Dina Pule was sworn in as minister of social development after being previously dismissed for acting improperly. 5

Zwelinzima Vavi Cyril Ramaphosa Jacob Zuma Fikile Mbalula Gwede Mantashe Nomvula Mokonyane Paul Mashatile Jay Naidoo Nazley Sharif Vuyo Zungula Athol Trollip
Mail & Guardian: Outrage over Pule appointment

South Africa South Africa: Dina Pule has been brought back into the Cabinet as the new Minister of Social Development. 9

Cyril Ramaphosa John Steenhuisen Geordin Hill Lewis Willie Aucamp David Maynier Alexandra Abrahams Jack Bloom Yusuf Cassim
Mail & Guardian: Controversial Dina Pule returns to cabinet as Steenhuisen is officially demoted