Mashamba resident is the new MEC for health

Premier Stanley Mathabatha reshuffled his cabinet during a special sitting in Polokwane on Wednesday morning.

Dr Phophi Ramathuba from Mashamba was sworn in as the new MEC for Health, while Mr Rob Tooley replaced Mr Rudolph Phala as the new MEC for the treasury. Former ambassador Jerry Ndou remains as the MEC of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure. Ms Makoma Makhurupetje remains the MEC for Corporative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs, while Ms Joy Motshege is still the MEC of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Mr Ishmael Kgetjep, former MEC for Health is now the new MEC for Education in the position that was left vacant early this year when Ms Thembi Nwendamutsu passed away.

Mr Seaparo Sekoati remains on as the MEC of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Ms Joyce Mashamba is still MEC of Social Development, Ms Mapula Mokaba Phukwane remains MEC of Transport, Safety, Security and Liaison and Ms Nandi Ndalane as MEC of Sport Arts and Culture.

Date:28 May 2015

By: Kaizer Nengovhela

Kaizer Nengovhela started writing stories for Limpopo Mirror in 2000. Prior to that he had a five year stint at Phala-Phala FM as sports presenter. In 2005 Kaizer received an award from the province's premier as Best Sports Presenter. The same year he was also nominated as Best Sports Reporter by the Makhado Municipality. Kaizer was awarded the Mathatha Tsedu award in 2014.

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