Matsie Angelina "Angie" Motshekga (born 19 June 1955) is a South African politician and educator who is currently serving as the Minister of Defense and Military Veterans since 3 July 2024.[1] She is currently serving as the acting president of the Republic of South Africa since 17 August 2024, as President Cyril Ramaphosa attends the 44th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community in Harare, Zimbabwe.[2] Motshekga also served as the Minister of Basic Education from May 2009 to 2024. She was previously a Member of the Executive Council in the Gauteng provincial government. Motshekga is a member of the African National Congress. She is a former president of the party's women's league.