DR Nomathemba Mokgethi has been appointed the new MEC for Health in Gauteng.
Her appointment was announced by Gauteng Premier David Makhura during a Cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday.
“Having assessed the strengths of the current serving MECs I have decided to make the following changes: Dr Thembi Mokgethi is the new MEC for Health. She is not new to the sector and her knowledge, experience and qualifications make her a strong candidate to lead the portfolio,” said Makhura.
On 19 June 2020, premier David Makhura appointed her to the Executive Council as the MEC responsible for the provincial department of Social Development.
She took over from Panyaza Lesufi, who had acted in the position after the death of Thuliswa Nkabinde-Khawe in November 2019.
Mokgethi has also held senior leadership positions in the provincial structures of the ANC, the ANC Women’s League and the tripartite alliance.
Mokgethi replaces Dr Bandile Masuku
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