In South Africa, the Executive Council of a province is the cabinet of the provincial government. [1] The Executive Council consists of the Premier and five to ten other members, [2] who have the title "Member of the Executive Council", commonly abbreviated to "MEC". [1]
MECs are appointed by the Premier from amongst the members of the provincial legislature; the Premier can also dismiss them. The provincial legislature may force the Premier to reconstitute the council by passing a motion of no confidence in the Executive Council excluding the Premier; if the legislature passes a motion of no confidence in the Executive Council including the Premier, then the Premier and the MECs must resign. [2]
The Premier designates powers and functions to the MECs; conventionally they are assigned portfolios in specific areas of responsibility. They are accountable to the provincial legislature, both individually and as a collective, and must regularly report to the legislature on the performance of their responsibilities. [2]
The Western Cape, the only province to have adopted its own constitution, chose to call its executive council the "Provincial Cabinet", and its MECs "Provincial Ministers". [3]
The following tables show the members of the nine Executive Councils as of 2022 [update] . [4]
Portfolio | MEC |
---|---|
Premier | Oscar Mabuyane |
Finance, Economic Development and Environmental Affairs | Mlungisi Mvoko |
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs | Zolile Williams |
Rural Development and Agrarian Reform | Nonkqubela Pieters |
Education | Fundile Gade |
Human Settlements | Siphokazi Mani-Lusithi |
Safety and Liaison | Xolile Nqatha |
Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture | Nonceba Kontsiwe |
Social Development | Bukiwe Fanta |
Health | Nomakhosazana Meth |
Public Works | Ntombovuyo Nkopane |
Portfolio | MEC |
---|---|
Premier | Mxolisi Dukwana |
Agriculture and Rural Development | Saki Mokoena |
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs | Ketso Makume |
Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs | Thabo Meeko |
Education | Makalo Mohale |
Health | Mathabo Leeto |
Police, Roads and Transport | Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae |
Provincial Treasury | Gadija Brown |
Public Works and Human Settlements | Dibolelo Mahlatsi |
Social Development | Motshidisi Koloi |
Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation | Limakatso Mahasa |
Portfolio | MEC |
---|---|
Premier | Panyaza Lesufi |
Economic Development | Tasneem Motara |
Safety and Security | Faith Mazibuko |
Transport and Logistics | Kedibone Diale |
Education and Youth Development | Matome Chiloane |
Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, e-Government, Research and Development | Mzikayifane Khumalo |
Human Settlements and Infrastructure Development | Lebogang Maile |
Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation | Morakane Mosupyoe |
Social Development, Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment | Mbali Hlophe |
Health and Wellness | Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko |
Finance | Jacob Mamabolo |
Portfolio | MEC |
---|---|
Premier | Nomusa Dube-Ncube |
Agriculture, Environmental Affairs and Rural Development | Super Zuma |
Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation | Amanda Mapena |
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs | Bongi Sithole-Moloi |
Economic Development and Tourism | Siboniso Duma |
Education | Mbali Frazer |
Finance | Peggy Nkonyeni |
Health | Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu |
Human Settlements and Public Works | Ntuthuko Mahlaba |
Social Development | Nonhlanhla Khoza |
Transport and Community Safety and Liaison | Sipho Hlomuka |
Portfolio | MEC |
---|---|
Premier | Stanley Mathabatha |
Agriculture | Thabo Mokone |
Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs | Basikopo Makamu |
Economic Development, Environment and Tourism | Rodgers Monama |
Education | Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya |
Health | Phophi Ramathuba |
Social Development | Nandi Ndalane |
Provincial Treasury | Seaparo Sekwati |
Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure | Nkakareng Rakgoale |
Transport and Community Safety | Florence Radzilani |
Sport, Arts and Culture | Nakedi Sibanda-Kekana |
Portfolio | MEC |
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Premier | Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane |
Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Administration | Busisiwe Shiba |
Community Safety, Security and Liaison | Vusi Shongwe |
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs | Mandla Msibi |
Culture, Sport and Recreation | Thandi Shongwe |
Education | Bonakele Majuba |
Finance, Economic Development and Tourism | Nompumelelo Hlophe |
Health | Sasekani Manzini |
Human Settlements | Speedy Mashilo |
Public Works, Roads and Transport | Mandla Ndlovu |
Social Development | Lindiwe Ntshalintshali |
Portfolio | MEC |
---|---|
Premier | Bushy Maape |
Agriculture and Rural Development | Desbo Mohono |
Economic Development, Environment and Tourism | Tsotso Tlhapi |
Education | Viola Motsumi |
Finance | Motlalepula Rosho |
Health | Madoda Sambatha |
Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs | Nono Maloyi |
Public Works and Roads | Oagile Saliva Molapisi |
Community Safety and Transport Management | Sello Lehari |
Social Development, Women, Children and People With Disabilities | Boitumelo Moiloa |
Sport, Arts and Culture | Kenetswe Mosenogi |
Portfolio | MEC |
---|---|
Premier | Zamani Saul |
Sport, Arts and Culture | Desery Finies |
Transport and Safety Liaison | Nomandla Bloem |
Finance, Economic Development and Tourism | Abraham Vosloo |
Health | Maruping Lekwene |
Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs | Bentley Vass |
Education | Zolile Monakali |
Land Reform, Agriculture and Nature Conservation and Environmental Affairs | Mase Manopole |
Roads and Public Works | Fufe Makatong |
Social Development | Nontobeko Vilakazi |
Youth, Women, Disability, Communications and E-Government | Venus Blennies |
Portfolio | MEC |
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Premier | Alan Winde |
Finance and Economic Opportunities | Mireille Wenger |
Community Safety and Police Oversight | Reagen Allen |
Education | David Maynier |
Health and Wellness | Nomafrench Mbombo |
Infrastructure | Tertuis Simmers |
Social Development | Sharna Fernandez |
Mobility | Ricardo Mackenzie |
Agriculture | Ivan Meyer |
Cultural Affairs and Sport | Anroux Marais |
Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning | Anton Bredell |
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