Politics of Mpumalanga

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As a province of South Africa, Mpumalanga is governed through a parliamentary system of government. From 1994 to the present, the African National Congress (ANC) has been the leading political party in Mpumalanga. Currently, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), followed by the Democratic Alliance (DA) are the biggest opposition parties.[1] The most recent elections were held with South Africa's general elections on 8 May 2019

Executive

Since 2018, Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane, a member of the African National Congress, has held the office of the premier of Mpumalanga.[2] The premier appoints ten members of the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature to be on the Executive Council.[3]

Mpumalanga Executive Council

Portfolio MEC
Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane
Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Administration Busisiwe Shiba
Community Safety, Security and Liaison Vusi Shongwe
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Mandla Msibi
Culture, Sport and Recreation Thandi Shongwe
Education Bonakele Majuba
Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Nompumelelo Hlophe
Health Sasekani Manzini
Human Settlements Speedy Mashilo
Public Works, Roads and Transport Mandla Ndlovu
Social Development Lindiwe Ntshalintshali

Legislative

The legislative functions of the provincial government are carried out by the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature, which elects the leader of the largest party or coalition in the legislature as the premier of the province.

See also

References

  1. ^ "EFF official opposition in Mpumalanga | eNCA". www.enca.com. Retrieved 2022-04-17.
  2. ^ Government, 2013 © Mpumalanga Provincial. "Office of the Premier — Mpumalanga Provincial Government". Office of the Premier — Mpumalanga Provincial Government. Retrieved 2022-04-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, as amended.