ANC Gauteng statement on the announcement of Members of the Executive Council
4 July 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) in Gauteng welcomes the announcement of the Members of the Executive Council by Gauteng Premier, Comrade Panyaza Lesufi, on Wednesday, 3 July 2024, marking the long-awaited formation of a Government of Provincial Unity.
This historic moment follows the unanimous results of the National and General elections held on 29 May 2024, where the people of Gauteng, through their votes, expressed their desire for their respective political parties to work together.
As a leader of society, the ANC in Gauteng heeded this clarion call and engaged in extensive discussions to form the Gauteng Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) with all parties represented in the legislature guided by the national framework to form a Gauteng Government of Provincial Unity.
Comprising of multiple parties elected by the people, the GPU will serve the interests of the people of Gauteng and South Africa at large.
Today's announcement of Gauteng's Executive Council, which will serve and lead the 7th democratic provincial administration, is a culmination of the people's voice. It marks an important step forward and stands as a testament to the resilience of our democratic nation. The people of Gauteng have eagerly awaited the announcement of their leadership. We are delighted that all impasses hindering this announcement were resolved through the collective wisdom of both National and Provincial structures.
We extend our gratitude to all political parties that joined the GPI-J for agreeing to fulfill the people's wishes. Therefore, we urge the newly appointed Executive Council which represents the broad spectrum of parties represented in the Gauteng Legislature to prioritise the interests of transformation, redress, national unity, peace, and stability as voiced by the electorate.
The Gauteng MECs of the 7th Administration are as follows:
Provincial Chairperson : Panyaza Lesufi
Deputy Provincial Chairperson : Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko
Provincial Secretary : Thembinkosi Nciza
Deputy Provincial Secretary : Tasneem Motara
Provincial Treasurer : Morakane Mosupyoe
1. Bonginkosi Dlamini: eGovernment
2. Lebogang Maile: Treasury and DED
3. Education and SACR: Matome Chiloane
4. Health: Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko
5. Roads and Transport: Kedibone Diale-Tlabela
6. Social Development: Faith Mazibuko
7. Human Settlements: Tasneem Motara
8. Agriculture and Rural Development: Vuyiswa Ramokgopa
9. DID and CoGTA: Jacob Mamabolo
10. Environment: Sheila Mary Peters
With the Department of Community Safety moving to the Office of the Premier.
Finally, Comrade Lesego Makhubela will continue to lead the ANC Gauteng Caucus as the Chief-Whip to ensure that all the oversight mechanisms and governance are fully functional.
As the ANC in Gauteng, we believe the work of the 7th administration to address the issues faced by the electorate will be carried out with united courage and determination by the GPU.
Issued by Thembinkosi "TK" Nciza, Provincial Secretary, ANC Gauteng, 4 July 2024
