Politics of Mpumalanga
Politics in a South African region
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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 | Mandla Ndlovu |
| Community Safety, Security, and Liaison | Khensane Macie |
| Education | Cathy Dlamini |
| Social Development | Khethiwe Moeketsi |
| Economic Development and Tourism | Makhosazane Masilela |
| Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs | Nompumelelo Hlophe |
| Public Works, Roads, and Transport | Thulasizwe Thomo |
| Finance | Bonakele Majuba |
| Culture, Sport, and Recreation | Leah Mabuza |
| Health | Sasekani Manzini |
| Human Settlements and Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs | Speedy Mashilo |
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.