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Gaut
eng premier Mbhazima Shilowa announced four new faces in the
Gauteng executive council on Thursday.
The new incumbents are Firoz Cachalia, former speaker of the
Gauteng legislature; Dorothy Mahlangu, who has served on the
National Council of Provinces since 1998; Bob Mabasho, the whip in
the Gauteng legislature from 1994 to 2001 before being appointed
chairman of the housing standards committee; and Barbara Creecy,
MEC for sport, art, culture and recreation, was chairwoman of the
education committee in the legislature since 2001.
MEC for health Gwen Ramakgopa is the only member to retain her
portfolio.
The remaining five have all served as MECs in the last five years
but are now responsible for new departments.
Paul Mashatile takes over from Jabu Moleketi as finance and
economic affairs MEC. Moleketi is heading to national government as
Deputy Finance Minister.
New MEC for agriculture, conservation and the environment, Khabisi
Mosunkutu, who previously held the post of transport and public
works, is joined by MEC for education Angelina Motshekga, formerly
head of social services and population development.
MEC for housing will now be Nomvula Mokonyane, who was previously
provincial safety and liaison MEC. The tenth member of the council
is former MEC of education Ignatius Jacobs who now takes on the
portfolio of public transport, roads and works.
The 10 new MECs were sworn in on Thursday at the Gauteng provincial
government offices in Johannesburg. - Sapa
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