# Executive Council of Mpumalanga

The Executive Council of Mpumalanga is the cabinet of the executive branch of the provincial government in the South African province of Mpumalanga. The Members of the Executive Council (MECs) are appointed from among the members of the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature by the Premier of Mpumalanga, an office held since June 2024 by Mandla Ndlovu.

## Makwetla premiership: 2004–2009

On 3 May 2004, Thabang Makwetla, who was elected Premier of Mpumalanga in the 2004 general election, announced his new Executive Council. Cabinet reshuffles were announced in January 2005 and February 2007. A final, major reshuffle was announced in May 2008, after the 52nd National Conference of the governing African National Congress (ANC) and ahead of the provincial elective conference of the ANC in Mpumalanga.
Mpumalanga Executive Council 2004–2009 :
| Post | Member | Term | Term | Party |
| Premier of Mpumalanga | Thabang Makwetla | 2004 | 2009 | ANC |
| MEC for Finance | Jabu Mahlangu | 2008 | 2009 | ANC |
| MEC for Finance | Mmathulare Coleman | 2004 | 2008 | ANC |
| MEC for Health and Social Development | Fish Mahlalela | 2008 | 2009 | ANC |
| MEC for Health and Social Development | William Lubisi | 2007 | 2008 | ANC |
| MEC for Health and Social Development | Pogisho Pasha | 2005 | 2007 | ANC |
| MEC for Health and Social Development | William Lubisi | 2004 | 2005 | ANC |
| MEC for Education | Mmathulare Coleman | 2008 | 2009 | ANC |
| MEC for Education | Siphosezwe Masango | 2004 | 2008 | ANC |
| MEC for Economic Development and Planning | Craig Padayachee | 2007 | 2009 | ANC |
| MEC for Economic Development and Planning | William Lubisi | 2005 | 2007 | ANC |
| MEC for Economic Development and Planning | Jacob Mabena | 2004 | 2005 | ANC |
| MEC for Agriculture and Land Administration | David Mabuza | 2008 | 2009 | ANC |
| MEC for Agriculture and Land Administration | Dina Pule | 2007 | 2008 | ANC |
| MEC for Agriculture and Land Administration | Madala Masuku | 2005 | 2007 | ANC |
| MEC for Agriculture and Land Administration | Nomsa Mtsweni | 2004 | 2005 | ANC |
| MEC for Public Works | Madala Masuku | 2007 | 2009 | ANC |
| MEC for Public Works | Candith Mashego-Dlamini | 2004 | 2007 | ANC |
| MEC for Roads and Transport | Jackson Mthembu | 2008 | 2009 | ANC |
| MEC for Roads and Transport | David Mabuza | 2007 | 2008 | ANC |
| MEC for Roads and Transport | Fish Mahlalela | 2004 | 2007 | ANC |
| MEC for Local Government and Housing | Candith Mashego-Dlamini | 2007 | 2009 | ANC |
| MEC for Local Government and Housing | Jabu Mahlangu | 2004 | 2007 | ANC |
| MEC for Safety and Security | Siphosezwe Masango | 2008 | 2009 | ANC |
| MEC for Safety and Security | Fish Mahlalela | 2007 | 2008 | ANC |
| MEC for Safety and Security | Dina Pule | 2005 | 2007 | ANC |
| MEC for Safety and Security | Pogisho Pasha | 2004 | 2005 | ANC |
| MEC for Culture, Sport and Recreation | Dina Pule | 2008 | 2009 | ANC |
| MEC for Culture, Sport and Recreation | Jabu Mahlangu | 2007 | 2008 | ANC |
| MEC for Culture, Sport and Recreation | Nomsa Mtsweni | 2005 | 2007 | ANC |
| MEC for Culture, Sport and Recreation | Madala Masuku | 2004 | 2005 | ANC |

## Mabuza premiership: 2009-2018
### First term: 2009–2014

On 12 May 2009, after his election in the 2009 general election, new Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza announced his new Executive Council, including the restructuring of the local government and housing portfolio and the merger of the public works portfolio with roads and transport. His first reshuffle was announced on 3 November 2010, and on 19 July 2011 he announced that the MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport, Clifford Mkasi, would swap portfolios with the MEC for Health and Social Development, Dikeledi Mahlangu. On 18 February 2013, in another reshuffle, Mabuza fired Mkasi and two other MECs, Siphosezwe Masango and Norman Mokoena.
Mpumalanga Executive Council 2009–2014 :
| Post | Member | Term | Term | Party |
| Premier of Mpumalanga | David Mabuza | 2009 | 2014 | ANC |
| MEC for Finance | Madala Masuku | 2013 | 2014 | ANC |
| MEC for Finance | Pinky Phosa | 2009 | 2013 | ANC |
| MEC for Health and Social Development | Candith Mashego-Dlamini | 2013 | 2014 | ANC |
| MEC for Health and Social Development | Clifford Mkasi | 2011 | 2013 | ANC |
| MEC for Health and Social Development | Dikeledi Mahlangu | 2009 | 2011 | ANC |
| MEC for Education | Reginah Mhaule | 2009 | 2014 | ANC |
| MEC for Economic Development and Planning | Pinky Phosa | 2013 | 2014 | ANC |
| MEC for Economic Development and Planning | Norman Mokoena | 2010 | 2013 | ANC |
| MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism | Jabu Mahlangu | 2009 | 2010 | ANC |
| MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Administration | Violet Siwela | 2013 | 2014 | ANC |
| MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Administration | Candith Mashego-Dlamini | 2010 | 2013 | ANC |
| MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Administration | Meshack Malinga | 2009 | 2010 | ANC |
| MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport | Dikeledi Mahlangu | 2011 | 2014 | ANC |
| MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport | Clifford Mkasi | 2009 | 2011 | ANC |
| MEC for Human Settlements | Andries Gamede | 2013 | 2014 | ANC |
| MEC for Human Settlements | Siphosezwe Masango | 2010 | 2013 | ANC |
| MEC for Human Settlements | Madala Masuku | 2009 | 2010 | ANC |
| MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison | Vusi Shongwe | 2010 | 2014 | ANC |
| MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison | Sibongile Manana | 2009 | 2010 | ANC |
| MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs | Simon Sikhosana | 2013 | 2014 | ANC |
| MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs | Madala Masuku | 2010 | 2013 | ANC |
| MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs | Norman Mokoena | 2009 | 2010 | ANC |
| MEC for Culture, Sport and Recreation | Sibongile Manana | 2010 | 2014 | ANC |
| MEC for Culture, Sport and Recreation | Vusi Shongwe | 2009 | 2010 | ANC |

### Second term: 2014–2018

On 30 May 2014, after his re-election in the 2014 general election, Mabuza announced his new Executive Council, restructuring several departments. In August 2016, after the 2016 local government elections, he announced a reshuffle.
Mpumalanga Executive Council 2014–2018 :
| Post | Member | Term | Term | Party |
| Premier of Mpumalanga | David Mabuza | 2014 | 2018 | ANC |
| MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism | Eric Kholwane | 2014 | 2018 | ANC |
| MEC for Health | Gillion Mashego | 2014 | 2018 | ANC |
| MEC for Education | Reginah Mhaule | 2014 | 2018 | ANC |
| MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs | Vusi Shongwe | 2016 | 2018 | ANC |
| MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs | Andries Gamede | 2014 | 2016 | ANC |
| MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport | Sasekani Manzini | 2016 | 2018 | ANC |
| MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport | Dumisile Nhlengethwa | 2014 | 2016 | ANC |
| MEC for Human Settlements | Speedy Mashilo | 2016 | 2018 | ANC |
| MEC for Human Settlements | Violet Siwela | 2014 | 2016 | ANC |
| MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison | Pat Ngomane | 2016 | 2018 | ANC |
| MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison | Vusi Shongwe | 2014 | 2016 | ANC |
| MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs | Refilwe Mtsweni | 2014 | 2018 | ANC |
| MEC for Social Development | Busisiwe Shiba | 2016 | 2018 | ANC |
| MEC for Social Development | Nomsa Mtsweni | 2014 | 2016 | ANC |
| MEC for Culture, Sport and Recreation | Norah Mahlangu | 2014 | 2018 | ANC |

## Mtsweni-Tsipane premiership: 2018-2024
### First term: 2018–present

In March 2018, Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane was officially sworn in as Premier, replacing David Mabuza, who had become Deputy President of South Africa; Mtsweni-Tsipane announced a reshuffle shortly after her inauguration. In July 2017, Mtsweni-Tsipane announced that Health MEC Gillion Mashego would swop portfolios with Public Works MEC Sasekani Manzini; the announcement followed protests by the National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union, which called for Mashego's dismissal.
Mpumalanga Executive Council 2018–2019 :
| Post | Member | Term | Term | Party |
| Premier of Mpumalanga | Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane | 2018 | 2019 | ANC |
| MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism | Eric Kholwane | 2018 | 2019 | ANC |
| MEC for Health | Sasekani Manzini | 2018 | 2019 | ANC |
| MEC for Health | Gillion Mashego | 2018 | 2018 | ANC |
| MEC for Education | Sibusiso Malaza | 2018 | 2019 | ANC |
| MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs | Vusi Shongwe | 2018 | 2019 | ANC |
| MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport | Gillion Mashego | 2018 | 2019 | ANC |
| MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport | Sasekani Manzini | 2018 | 2018 | ANC |
| MEC for Human Settlements | Norah Mahlangu | 2018 | 2019 | ANC |
| MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison | Pat Ngomane | 2018 | 2019 | ANC |
| MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs | Speedy Mashilo | 2018 | 2019 | ANC |
| MEC for Social Development | Busisiwe Shiba | 2018 | 2019 | ANC |
| MEC for Culture, Sport and Recreation | Thandi Shongwe | 2018 | 2019 | ANC |

### Second term: 2019–2024

In the 2019 general election, Premier Mtsweni-Tsipane was elected to a full term as Premier and on 28 May 2019 she announced her new Executive Council. On 24 February 2021, she announced a reshuffle which removed four MECs, all viewed as political supporters of former Premier Mabuza. In October 2021, she also fired Mandla Msibi as MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Administration; Busisiwe Shiba, the MEC for Corporate Governance and Traditional Affairs, took over Msibi's portfolio in an acting capacity and then permanently in May 2022. Msibi returned to the Executive Council in an October 2022 reshuffle, which saw two other MECs fired.
Mpumalanga Executive Council 2019–2024 :
| Post | Member | Term | Term | Party |
| Premier of Mpumalanga | Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane | 2019 | 2024 | ANC |
| MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism | Mpumi Hlophe | 2022 | 2024 | ANC |
| MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism | Vusi Mkhatshwa | 2021 | 2022 | ANC |
| MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism | Pat Ngomane | 2019 | 2021 | ANC |
| MEC for Health | Sasekani Manzini | 2019 | 2024 | ANC |
| MEC for Education | Bonakele Majuba | 2019 | 2024 | ANC |
| MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Administration | Busisiwe Shiba | 2022 | 2024 | ANC |
| MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Administration | Mandla Msibi | 2021 | 2021 | ANC |
| MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Administration | Vusi Shongwe | 2019 | 2021 | ANC |
| MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport | Mandla Ndlovu | 2022 | 2024 | ANC |
| MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport | Mohita Latchminarain | 2021 | 2022 | ANC |
| MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport | Gillion Mashego | 2019 | 2021 | ANC |
| MEC for Human Settlements | Speedy Mashilo | 2021 | 2024 | ANC |
| MEC for Human Settlements | Norah Mahlangu | 2019 | 2021 | ANC |
| MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison | Vusi Shongwe | 2021 | 2024 | ANC |
| MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison | Gabisile Tshabalala | 2019 | 2021 | ANC |
| MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs | Mandla Msibi | 2022 | 2024 | ANC |
| MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs | Mandla Ndlovu | 2022 | 2022 | ANC |
| MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs | Busisiwe Shiba | 2021 | 2022 | ANC |
| MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs | Mandla Msibi | 2019 | 2021 | ANC |
| MEC for Social Development | Lindiwe Ntshalintshali | 2021 | 2024 | ANC |
| MEC for Social Development | Thandi Shongwe | 2019 | 2021 | ANC |
| MEC for Arts, Sports, Culture and Recreation | Thandi Shongwe | 2021 | 2024 | ANC |
| MEC for Arts, Sports, Culture and Recreation | Lindiwe Ntshalintshali | 2019 | 2021 | ANC |

## Ndlovu premiership: 2024–present

Following the 2024 general election, ANC provincial chairperson Mandla Ndlovu was installed as the new premier of the province, succeeding Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane. He named his executive council following his inauguration on 18 June 2024. On 4 September 2024, Ndlovu appointed Leah Mabuza to the executive council following the resignation of the MEC for Culture, Sport, and Recreation, Fidel Mlombo.
Mpumalanga Executive Council 2024–present :
| Post | Member | Term | Term | Party |
| Premier of Mpumalanga | Mandla Ndlovu | 2024 | Incumbent | ANC |
| MEC for Community Safety, Security, and Liaison | Jackie Macie | 2024 | Incumbent | ANC |
| MEC for Education | Cathy Dlamini | 2024 | Incumbent | ANC |
| MEC for Social Development | Khethiwe Moeketsi | 2024 | Incumbent | ANC |
| MEC for Economic Development and Tourism | Makhosazane Masilela | 2024 | Incumbent | ANC |
| MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs | Nompumelelo Hlophe | 2024 | Incumbent | ANC |
| MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport | Thulasizwe Thomo | 2024 | Incumbent | ANC |
| MEC for Finance | Bonakele Majuba | 2024 | Incumbent | ANC |
| MEC for Culture, Sport, and Recreation | Leah Mabuza | 2024 | Incumbent | ANC |
| MEC for Culture, Sport, and Recreation | Fidel Mlombo | 2024 | 2024 |
| MEC for Health | Sasekani Manzini | 2024 | Incumbent | ANC |
| MEC for Human Settlements and Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs | Speedy Mashilo | 2024 | Incumbent | ANC |