Pakishe Aaron Motsoaledi (born 7 August 1958) is a South African politician is the Minister of Health in the cabinet of South Africa, having been appointed in this position with effect 3 July 2024. [1]

Dr Motsoaledi was appointed as Minister of Health on 30 June 2024. He was the Minister of Home Affairs from 30 May 2019 and before that the Minister of Health from 26 May 2014. He is also a member of the African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC).

Dr Pakishe Aaron Motsoaledi was appointed as Minister Health from 3 July 2024. He was previously Minister Home Affairs from 30 May 2019 to 19 June 2014.. He was the Minister of Health from 26 May 2014 until 25 May 2019. He is also a member of the African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee.

Feb 1, 2025 · The Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi clarified where South Africa acquires its AntiRetro-Virals (ARVs) This came after United States President Donald Trump announced that the US government would freeze its foreign aid funding

Nov 3, 2020 · Get to know the life and career of Aaron Motsoaledi, who is the current Minister of Home Affairs in the Cabinet of South Africa. Previously, he was heading the Ministry of Health, where he served from 2009 to 2019.

Feb 2, 2025 · The Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi is expected to meet representatives from the United States government; The US government requested the meeting with Motsoaledi after it caused controversy when President Donald Trump paused foreign aid; Motsoaledi said despite the temporary pause, the country still has enough international donors

Jul 1, 2024 · The Department of Health has welcomed Dr Aaron Motsoaledi as their new Minister and his Deputy, Dr Joe Phaahla, as part of the newly established seventh democratic administration to move South Africa forward.

Jul 16, 2024 · Dr. Motsoaledi served as Minister of Health from 2009 to 2019, where he implemented significant health reforms and policies. He was appointed Minister of Home Affairs in 2019, a position he held until 2024.

Jan 30, 2025 · HEALTH Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi pleads with Mzansi people living with HIV/Aids not to stop taking their ARVs. This after reports suggested that the United States of America (USA) is planning to stop its funding to the USAID, which assists in funding the treatment of HIV/Aids, Malaria and Tuberculosis (TB) across the globe.

On 29 May 2019, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Dr Aaron Motsoaledi as the new Minister of the Department of Home Affairs following the announcement of the new cabinet. His responsibilities as the Minister will include oversight over Immigration & Civic Affairs.