Premier reshuffles Limpopo cabinet

According to a statement issued by the office of the premier, this was all done with the aim of bettering service delivery to the people of the province.
MEC Polly Boshielo and Mavhungu Leruli-Ramakhanya have swapped positions, with Boshielo moving to Department of Transport and Community Safety and Leruli-Ramakhanya going to the Department of Basic Education.

Nkakareng Rakgoale and Dr Dickson Masemola have also exchanged their roles, with Rakgoale moving to the Department of Public Works and Masemola going to Department of Social Development.
“As a result the following MEC’s keep their positions, Dr Phopi Ramathuba for the Department of Health; Seaparo Sekwati, for the Provincial Treasury; Nandi Ndalane for Department of Agriculture; Thabo Mokone for LEDET; Basikopo Makamo for COGSTHA and Thandi Moraka at the Department of Sports.

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During the state of the province address 2021, Mathabatha made a commitment to enter into service delivery agreements with MEC’s with the view to enable him to constantly monitor and assess the performances of the MECs.
Based on the subsequent performance assessments made, the moves were implemented, the premiers office said.
“I believe that these changes will strengthen good corporate governance and improve service delivery in the province for our people,” said Mathabatha.

Limpopians voiced their opinions on the premier’s office Facebook page.
Lucas M Kganyago said that “if an MEC didn’t perform well in a certain department, they will still not perform in the next one”, he commented.
Albert MT said he was happy as long as Ramathuba remains at the Department of Health as he believes that her department is functional and operational when compared to other departments.