The swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Members of the Free State Executive Council (MECs) took place Sunday (23/6) at the OR Tambo House in Bloemfontein by Judge President CJ Musi.

He administered the oath of office and the MECs pledged to faithfully serve the people of the Free State and uphold the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.

The new Executive Council (Exco) consists of:
1. Dr Mantlhake Maboya (Education),
2. Mr Monyatso Mahlatsi (Health),
3. Ms Nokwanje Selina Leeto (Social Development),
4. Mr Ketso Makume (Finance, Tourism & Economic Development),
5. Ms Elzabe Rockman (Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs),
6. Mr Jabu Mbalula (Community Safety, Roads & Transport)
7. Ms Dibolelo Mahlatsi (Public Works & Infrastructure),
8. Ms Ntombizanele Sifuba (Sports, Arts, Culture & Recreation).

These appointments were announced by the Free State Premier, Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae, on Thursday 20 June 2024.

Premier Letsoha-Mathae expressed her confidence in the new team. “We are poised to work collaboratively to address the province's challenges and deliver quality services to our citizens.”

The premier and her Exco members plan to visit hospitals in the Mangaung area on Sunday. They will start at the Pelonomi Hospital’s casualty ward after the ceremony, then the National District Hospital in Bloemfontein and the Dr JS Moroka Hospital in Thaba Nchu, among others.

OFM News/Zenande Mpame cg