Zuma´s new cabinet sworn in

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Source: CCTV.com | 05-12-2009 21:11

South African President Jacob Zuma has moved the country's finance minister to a new and powerful central planning post.

He made other Cabinet appointments on Sunday as he moves towards a more responsive and effective government.

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma looks on during the swearing in of his new cabinet at the presidential guest house in Pretoria, May 11, 2009. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

No major changes in policy are expected. And, there are no signs Zuma might swing left despite key posts given to a trade unionist and a leader of the South African Communist Party.

These two groups gave Zuma's governing African National Congress major support during last month's elections.

Zuma also expanded the Cabinet from 28 to 34 ministers, and created a new post responsible for monitoring government performance.

Editor:Zhang Pengfei