By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
The newly elected first woman Premier of Limpopo, Dr Phophi Ramathuba has unveiled the members of the executive council for the seventh administration.
Ramathuba announced the members on Tuesday, during an event at the Post Executive Council (EXCO) meeting held in Polokwane at the Mowaneng building.
The announcement saw Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya return as the MEC of Education and Masesi Mashego succeed Ramathuba as Health MEC.
ANC provincial deputy secretary Basikopo Makamu will remain as the MEC of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs.
ANC deputy chairperson Florence Radzilani has been moved to the Department of Social Development, while ANC provincial treasurer Nakedi Kekana will head up Agriculture and Rural Development.
ANC Youth League provincial chairperson Ernest Rachoene has been deployed as the MEC of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, while Violet Mathye is the new MEC of Transport and Community Safety.
Jerry Maseko is the new MEC of Sport, Arts and Culture, and Elias Mahoai the MEC of Provincial Treasury.
Tshitereke Matibe is the new MEC of the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism.
“The individuals I have appointed to the Executive Council bring a wealth of experience, dedication, and a deep commitment to serving our people,” said Ramathuba.
“They have been chosen for their proven track records, their expertise in their respective fields, and their unwavering commitment to the values and principles that underpin our democracy.”
Ramathuba assumed the role of premier, following Stanley Mathabatha’s end of term after the 2024 general elections and became the province’s first woman premier since the dawn of democracy.