Department of Public Enterprises

The Department of Public Enterprises ( DPE ; German: Ministry for State Enterprises ) is a South African ministry . It is for the political leadership of several state-owned enterprises - (SOC State Owned Company in charge).

Companies

The ministry is responsible for the following state-owned companies ( SOC ) (as of 2016):

Energy and mining:

• Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.
• Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (project ended)
• Alexkor SOC Ltd.

Industry and forest:

• Denel (Pty) Ltd.
• South African Forestry Company SOC Ltd. (SAFCOL)

Traffic:

• South African Express Airways
• Transnet SOC Ltd.

history

The Department of Public Enterprises was founded in 1994. In 1999, following a cabinet decision, it was restructured and recognized as a national ministry.

minister

• Stella Sigcau from 1994 to 1999
• Jeff Radebe from 1999 to 2004
• Malusi Gigaba November 1, 2010 to May 25, 2014
• Lynne Brown May 26, 2014 to February 26, 2019
• Pravin Gordhan since February 27, 2018

Web links

• Welcome to the Department of Public Enterprises. In: www.dpe.gov.za. Retrieved March 6, 2012 .