Aaron Motsoaledi
Aaron Motsoaledi is a South African politician who serves as Minister of Home Affairs, a position he has held since May 2019. He is a member of the African National Congress (ANC) and represents the party in the National Assembly. Before his current role, Motsoaledi served as Minister of Health from May 2009 to May 2019, a decade-long tenure during which he oversaw significant public health initiatives and reforms. His time as Health Minister was marked by efforts to expand access to antiretroviral treatment for HIV/AIDS, reduce maternal and infant mortality, and strengthen primary healthcare systems across South Africa. He also championed the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, a long-term policy initiative aimed at achieving universal health coverage. As Home Affairs Minister, Motsoaledi has focused on immigration control, border management, and the modernisation of identity and travel document systems. He has been vocal on issues of illegal immigration and the enforcement of South African immigration laws. Motsoaledi qualified as a medical doctor and practised in rural areas before entering politics, bringing clinical experience to his health policy work. He has been a member of the ANC's National Executive Committee and remains a prominent figure in debates over healthcare access, social services, and state capacity. His career reflects a sustained engagement with public health and administrative reform in South Africa.
Aaron Motsoaledi Updates
SA: Cyril Ramaphosa: Address by South African President, at the official opening of the King Nyabela hospital, Middlenurg Mpumalanga (04/08/2026)
4th August 2026 This hospital was ready for occupation on the 1st of November 2025 and today it is officially open. →
SA: Paul Mashatile: Address by Deputy President, at the Closing Plenary of the 9th South African TB Conference (11/06/2026)
12th June 2026 In the mid-2000s, specifically between 2006 and 2008, the country experienced a significant TB epidemic, further aggravated by a growing HIV... →
Committee chairperson welcomes the official launch of Lenacapavir rollout
8th June 2026 The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Ms Faith Muthambi, has welcomed the national rollout of Lenacapavir and commended the... →
Mashatile arrives in India for ‘reaffirming’ bilateral visit
By: Reza Creamer 29th May 2026 Deputy President Paul Mashatile arrived in India’s capital of New Delhi, on Friday, for a five-day trip aimed at strengthening the diplomatic and... →
Deputy President Paul Mashatile arrives in India for working visit
29th May 2026 His Excellency, the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has on Friday, 29 May 2026, arrived in the... →
DA refers Aaron Motsoaledi’s judicial interference to Cyril Ramaphosa to decide on conduct
13th May 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) condemns Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s reckless remarks questioning whether Constitutional Court judges can... →
Parly committee assures hantavirus outbreak remains contained as 42 contacts traced 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th May 2026 Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health chairperson Faith Muthambi has assured the nation that the current risk of a hantavirus outbreak in... →
DA notes minister’s intervention to prevent another Esidimeni disaster
5th May 2026 The Democratic Alliance notes the intervention by National Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi to prevent another Life Esidimeni disaster following... →
Despite arrests, disciplinary actions against senior Health officials are not making progress
17th April 2026 Despite being arrested by the Hawks on corruption, fraud and theft allegations, the DA is appalled to reveal that senior Health officials will... →
DA writes to seven ministers as broken child-safety system leaves learners at risk
14th April 2026 I have written to seven national Ministers calling for urgent, coordinated intervention to fix South Africa’s failing child-safeguarding system.... →
