The Eastern Cape provincial government says the diverse expertise and leadership of the new Members of the Executive Council (MECs) will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the provincial government.
The provincial government recently welcomed the new MECs announced by Premier Oscar Mabuyane as part of the seventh administration, after he was sworn in as Eastern Cape Premier.
Mabuyane has made two adjustments to the executive council. These include the appointment of the new Health MEC Ntandokazi Capa, and Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture MEC, Sibulele Ngongo.
Capa replaced Nomakhosazana Meth, who is now a Member of Parliament in the National Assembly, while Ngongo took over the reins from Nonceba Kontsiwe, who has been moved to the Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform.
Mabuyane also announced part of the new changes, which include the separation of the Finance Department from the Department of Economic Development, Environment Affairs, and Tourism.
Mlungisi Mvoko has been appointed as the new Finance MEC, while Nonkqubela Pieters will be the MEC of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism.
The Human Settlements Department has also been merged with the Public Works and Infrastructure Department, to be led by former Human Settlement MEC, Siphokazi Mani-Lusithi.
Mabuyane said the new MECs will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the government.
“Their contributions will drive the Eastern Cape forward and enhance the province’s ability to deliver. Through transparent and accountable governance, the province strives to improve the quality of life for all its residents,” Mabuyane said, reiterating the provincial government’s commitment to fostering a prosperous, equitable, and sustainable province. – SAnews.gov.za
