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]
Membership of executive councils
editThe following tables show the members of the nine Executive Councils as of 2022[update].[4]
Eastern Cape
edit| Portfolio | MEC |
|---|---|
| Premier | Oscar Mabuyane |
| Finance | Mlungisi Mvoko |
| Education | Fundile Gade |
| Health | Ntandokazi Capa |
| Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs | Zolile Williams |
| Economic Development, Environmental Affairs, and Tourism | Nonkqubela Pieters |
| Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture | Sibulele Ngongo |
| Social Development | Bukiwe Fanta |
| Public Works and Human Settlements | Siphokazi Mani-Lusithi |
| Transport and Community Safety | Xolile Nqatha |
| Agriculture | Nonceba Kontsiwe |
Free State
edit| Portfolio | MEC |
|---|---|
| Premier | Mxolisi Dukwana |
| Finance, Tourism and Economic Development | Ketso Makume |
| Public Works and Infrastructure | Dibolelo Mahlatsi |
| Social Development | Mathabo Leeto |
| Education | Mantlhake Maboya |
| Health | Monyatso Mahlatsi |
| Police, Roads and Transport | Jabu Mbalula |
| Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs | Elzabe Rockman |
| Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Human Settlements | Dibolelo Mahlatsi |
| Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation | Zanele Sifuba |
Gauteng
edit| Portfolio | MEC |
|---|---|
| Premier | Panyaza Lesufi |
| e-Government | Bonginkosi Dhlamini |
| Finance and Economic Development | Lebogang Maile |
| Education and Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation | Matome Chiloane |
| Health and Wellness | Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko |
| Roads and Transport | Kedibone Diale-Tlabela |
| Human Settlements | Tasneem Motara |
| Social Development | Faith Mazibuko |
| Agriculture and Rural Development | Vuyiswa Ramokgopa |
| Infrastructure Development and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs | Jacob Mamabolo |
| Environment | Sheila Mary Peters |
KwaZulu-Natal
edit| Portfolio | MEC |
|---|---|
| Premier | Thami Ntuli |
| Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs | Musa Zondi |
| Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs | Thulasizwe Buthelezi |
| Health | Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu |
| Social Development | Mbali Shinga |
| Public Works and Infrastructure | Martin Meyer |
| Finance | Francois Rodgers |
| Agriculture and Rural Development | Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa |
| Transport and Human Settlements | Siboniso Duma |
| Education | Sipho Hlomuka |
| Sports, Arts and Culture | Mntomuhle Khawula |
Limpopo
edit| 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 |
Mpumalanga
edit| 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 |
North West
edit| 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 |
Northern Cape
edit| Portfolio | MEC |
|---|---|
| Premier | Zamani Saul |
| Health | Maruping Lekwene |
| Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform | Mase Manopole |
| Social Development, Youth, Women, People living with Disabilities, Sports, Arts, and Culture | Nontobeko Vilakazi |
| Finance, Economic Development and Tourism | Venus Blennies |
| Roads and Public Works | Fufe Makatong |
| Education | Abraham Vosloo |
| Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements, Traditional Affairs, Transport, Safety and Liaison | Bentley Vass |
Western Cape
edit| Portfolio | MEC |
|---|---|
| Premier | Alan Winde |
| Finance | Deidré Baartman |
| Community Safety and Police Oversight | Anroux Marais |
| Education | David Maynier |
| Health and Wellness | Mireille Wenger |
| Infrastructure | Tertuis Simmers |
| Social Development | Jaco Londt |
| Mobility | Isaac Sileku |
| Agriculture, Economic Development, and Tourism | Ivan Meyer |
| Cultural Affairs and Sport | Ricardo Mackenzie |
| Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning | Anton Bredell |
References
edit- ^ a b "Provincial government". SouthAfrica.info. Archived from the original on 17 March 2011. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
- ^ a b c Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, Chapter 6: "Provinces", ss. 125–141
- ^ Constitution of the Western Cape, 1997, Chapter 4: "Executive".
- ^ "Contact list: MECs of the Provincial Governments" (PDF). Government Communication and Information System. 10 July 2013. Retrieved 22 September 2013.