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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

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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

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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 Fana Mlombo
Health Sasekani Manzini
Human Settlements and Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Speedy Mashilo

Legislative

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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

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References

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  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.