GOVERNMENT has reshuffled communications officers across five ministries in a move aimed at strengthening communication and public engagement within government institutions.
The reshuffle affects officers in the ministry of housing and urban development, ministry of tourism and environmental affairs, ministry of education and training, ministry of agriculture and ministry of public service.
The affected officers have already received official communication informing them of their transfers and new assignments.
“The officers to be reshuffled have already received their letters notifying them of the transfers, and they will assume duty next Monday. The latest reshuffle is seen as part of broader efforts to strengthen coordination and efficiency within government communication structures as ministries continue to improve engagement with the public,” said a source.
According to information gathered, Gugu Masuku will move from the ministry of education and training to the ministry of housing and urban development while Lindokuhle Lukhele has been transferred from the ministry of housing and urban development to the ministry of public service.
Baphelele Dlamini will move from the ministry of tourism and environmental affairs to the ministry of education and training while Nomvuselelo Dlamini has been transferred from the ministry of agriculture to the ministry of tourism and environmental affairs.
Hlobisile Vilakati will move from the ministry of public service to the ministry of agriculture.
Acting Government Spokesperson Thabile Mdluli confirmed the reshuffle, saying the officers would officially begin their new duties on Monday.
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“The reshuffling is taking place but this will be communicated formally when some of these officers return to the country, since some of them are currently out of the country,” said Mdluli.
The reshuffle comes weeks after Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini held a private meeting with Government communications officers under the prime minister’s office portfolio to reflect on the importance of effective government communication.
During the engagement, the prime minister reportedly emphasised the critical role communications officers play in promoting government policies, programmes and service delivery initiatives.
He urged the officers to continue amplifying positive, human-centred stories that highlight the real impact of government work on the lives of citizens.
The meeting also explored the growing influence of artificial intelligence in communication and information dissemination.
Officers were encouraged to embrace technological opportunities while ensuring that credible and accurate government information remains accessible to the public.
The full list of transfers taking place is as follows:
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Lindokuhle Lukhele: Housing and Urban Development ➔ Public Service
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Gugu Masuku: Education and Training ➔ Housing and Urban Development
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Baphelele Dlamini: Tourism and Environment Affairs ➔ Education and Training
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Nomvuselelo Dlamini: Agriculture ➔ Tourism and Environmental Affairs
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Hlobisile Vilakati: Public Service ➔ Agriculture
