Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane has made four changes to her cabinet.
Nkangala chairperson, Speed Mashilo, former deputy speaker of the provincial legislature Vusi Mkhatshwa, former speaker of the legislature Busi Shiba and member of the legislature Mohita Latchminarain are the new members of the Executive Council that have been sworn in.
Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Gabisile Shabalala, Finance and Economic Development MEC Pat Ngomane, Human Settlements MEC Norah Mabena-Mahlangu and Public Works Roads and Transport MEC Gilleon Mashego have been fired.
Mtsweni-Tsipane says the aim of the reshuffle is to optimise the delivery of basic services.
Mtshweni-Tsipane has thanked the outgoing MECs for their sterling service since she first appointed her cabinet in 2019. #SABCNews
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Gauteng
In December last year, Gauteng Premier David Makhura reshuffled his cabinet when he appointed Dr Nomathemba Mokgethi as Health MEC. She is the former Social Development MEC.
The position became vacant following the removal of Dr. Bandile Masuku, after his alleged involvement in corruption related to a tender to procure Person Protective Equipment.
Other prominent appointments included Parks Tau, who was appointed MEC for Economic Development and Morakane Mosupyoe as the new MEC for Social Development.
Makhura makes cabinet announcements:
