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Zuma set to name S Africa cabinet Zuma set to name S Africa cabinet
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New South African President Jacob Zuma is set to name his cabinet, following his inauguration on Saturday.New South African President Jacob Zuma is set to name his cabinet, following his inauguration on Saturday.
Mr Zuma has pledged to tackle the tough economic crisis, widespread poverty and rising crime, but insisted he will not hand out favours to his supporters.Mr Zuma has pledged to tackle the tough economic crisis, widespread poverty and rising crime, but insisted he will not hand out favours to his supporters.
Investors are watching to see if Finance Minister Trevor Manuel, who has been praised for his fiscal management, will be retained.Investors are watching to see if Finance Minister Trevor Manuel, who has been praised for his fiscal management, will be retained.
The choice of health minister is also key, as the country tackles HIV/Aids.The choice of health minister is also key, as the country tackles HIV/Aids.
Mr Zuma was elected president by parliament after the African National Congress won the general election last month, albeit with a slightly reduced majority.Mr Zuma was elected president by parliament after the African National Congress won the general election last month, albeit with a slightly reduced majority.
'Feel the pinch''Feel the pinch'
At his inauguration on Saturday, Mr Zuma warned of hard economic times ahead.At his inauguration on Saturday, Mr Zuma warned of hard economic times ahead.
"Jobs are being lost in every economy across the world," he said. "We will not be spared the negative impact, and are beginning to feel the pinch.""Jobs are being lost in every economy across the world," he said. "We will not be spared the negative impact, and are beginning to feel the pinch."
His choice of finance minister is being closely watched, with 13-year incumbent Trevor Manuel the investors' choice for the role. Mr Zuma is under pressure from his grass-roots supporters to increasing state spending on job creation, delivering services such as water, housing and electricity and improving the education system.
They are also waiting to see to what extent Mr Zuma will reward the left-wing allies that helped bring about his election victory. But investors would be alarmed if spending was increased too much.
They have praised Trevor Manuel's handling of the economy during his 13 years as finance minister, saying he has largely kept state expenditure within limits the country can afford.
Investors are also watching to what extent Mr Zuma will reward the left-wing allies that helped bring about his election victory.
Health experts, meanwhile, want Mr Zuma to retain Barbara Hogan as health minister.Health experts, meanwhile, want Mr Zuma to retain Barbara Hogan as health minister.
She took over from Manto Tshabalala-Msimang - a highly controversial minister criticised for her handling of South Africa's HIV/Aids epidemic - in October 2008.She took over from Manto Tshabalala-Msimang - a highly controversial minister criticised for her handling of South Africa's HIV/Aids epidemic - in October 2008.
The respected Sunday Times newspaper reports that former President Kgalema Motlanthe is expected to be named deputy president.