Politics of the Eastern Cape

Eastern Cape

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Like the other eight provinces in South Africa, Eastern Cape is governed by a parliamentary system, with the premier of the province selected from the leadership of the largest party or coalition in the provincial legislature. The prime minister then selects the members of his Executive Council (cabinet) from among his fellow ML's; they are assigned to the different departments in the government, even though the departments' day-to-day business is run by the Heads of the Department (HOD), who are also appointed by the premier.

Executive

Department MEC HOD
Agriculture and Land Affairs Gugile Nkwinti Amon Mbulaleko Nyondo
Economic Affairs, Environment and Tourism Mbulelo Sogoni Naledi Burwana-Bisiwe
Education Johnny Makgato Nomlali Mahanjana
Health Nomsa Jajula Lawrence Boya
Housing, Local Government and Traditional Affairs Thokozile Xasa Sindisile Maclean
Provincial Treasury Billy Nel Newman Kusi
Public Works Christian Martin Nomathamsanqa Madala-Maneli
Roads and Transport Thobile Mhlahlo Maria Annandale De Villiers
Provincial Safety and Liaison Thobile Mhlahlo Bashir Hoosain
Eastern Cape Department of Social Development Samson Kwelita Denver Webb
Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Noxolo Abraham-Ntantiso Bubele Mfenyana
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