Politics of Mpumalanga
# Politics of Mpumalanga

As a province of South Africa, Mpumalanga is governed through a parliamentary system of government. From 1994 to the present, the African National Congress (ANC) has been the leading political party in Mpumalanga. Currently, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), followed by the Democratic Alliance (DA) are the biggest opposition parties. The most recent elections were held with South Africa's general elections on 8 May 2019

## Executive

Since 2018, Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane, a member of the African National Congress, has held the office of the premier of Mpumalanga. The premier appoints ten members of the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature to be on the Executive Council.

### Mpumalanga Executive Council

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| Portfolio | MEC |
| - | - |
| Premier | Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane |
| Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Administration | Busisiwe Shiba |
| Community Safety, Security and Liaison | Vusi Shongwe |
| Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs | Mandla Msibi |
| Culture, Sport and Recreation | Thandi Shongwe |
| Education | Bonakele Majuba |
| Finance, Economic Development and Tourism | Nompumelelo Hlophe |
| Health | Sasekani Manzini |
| Human Settlements | Speedy Mashilo |
| Public Works, Roads and Transport | Mandla Ndlovu |
| Social Development | Lindiwe Ntshalintshali |

## Legislative

The legislative functions of the provincial government are carried out by the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature, which elects the leader of the largest party or coalition in the legislature as the premier of the province.

