Jump to content

Politics of Limpopo

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

As a province of South Africa, Limpopo province is governed through a parliamentary system of government.

Executive

[edit]

The current Premier of Limpopo Province is Stanley Mathabatha who assumed office on 18 July 2013. This is the current Executive Council, as of 2019.

Portfolio MEC
Premier Phophi Ramathuba
Agriculture and Rural Development Nakedi Sibanda-Kekana
Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and
Traditional Affairs
Basikopo Makamu
Economic Development, Environment and Tourism Tshitereke Matibe
Education Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya
Health Dieketseng Masesi Mashego
Social Development Florence Radzilani
Provincial Treasury Kgabo Mahoai
Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure Sebataolo Rachoene
Transport and Community Safety Violet Mathye
Sport, Arts and Culture Jerry Maseko

Legislative

[edit]

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