Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae | |
|---|---|
| 8th Premier of the Free State | |
| Assumed office 14 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Mxolisi Dukwana |
| Member of the Free State Executive Council for Community Safety,Roads and Transport | |
| In office 14 March 2023 –14 June 2024 | |
| Premier | Mxolisi Dukwana |
| Preceded by | William Bulwane |
| Succeeded by | Jabu Mbalula |
| Member of the Free State Provincial Legislature | |
| Assumed office 13 March 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 February 1969 |
| Political party | African National Congress |
Maqueen Joyce Letsoha-Mathae (born 3 February 1969) [1] is a South African politician who is currently serving as the 8th Premier of the Free State. [2] She was previously in the Free State Executive Council as the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Community Safety,Roads and Transport from March 2023 until June 2024. [3] [4] Letsoha-Mathae has been a Member of the Free State Provincial Legislature since March 2023. [5] She is a member of the African National Congress.
In October 2024,the Economic Freedom Fighters and ActionSA in the Free State accused Letsoha-Mathae and her husband of receiving millions of rands in bribes to secure a road contract in Tweespruit. [6] [7]