Dr. Pakishe Aaron Motsoaledi currently serves as the minister of health of South Africa since his appointment in June 2024. He was the minister of home affairs from May 30, 2019, and before that, the minister of health from May 26, 2014. He is also a member of the African National Congress National Executive Committee. Motsoaledi holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Natal. He attended high school at Setotolwane High School.