Ace Magashule
| The Honourable Ace Magashule MPL | |
|---|---|
| 5th Premier of the Free State | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 6 May 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Beatrice Marshoff |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1959 (age 55–56) Tumahole, Parys, Orange Free State, Union of South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Alma mater | University of Fort Hare |
Elias Sekgobelo "Ace" Magashule (born 1959)[1] is a South African politician who currently serves as the Premier of the Free State. He was elected to the position by the Free State Legislature on 6 May 2009,[2] replacing Beatrice Marshoff.
In April 2015 it was reported that R8 million of taxpayer's money had been spent in the 2011/12 financial year on aesthetic renovations to his official residence.[3]
References
- ↑ "Profile of the Free State Premier". Free State Government. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ↑ "Magashule elected as Free State premier". IOL News. SAPA. 6 May 2009. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ↑ "Come in, the water's lovely! Magashule's pool gets a makeover". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Beatrice Marshoff |
Premier of the Free State 6 May 2009 – |
Incumbent |