SA’s 7th administration premiers: Dr Phophi Ramathuba is Limpopo’s first female premier

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said the party conducted interviews with premier candidates this week.Former Limpopo Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba has been elected the province’s first female premier.

The provincial legislatures and the National Assembly convened on Friday to elect South Africa’s leaders for the next five years of the 7th administration. Limpopo made history by electing Ramathuba, who previously served as the province’s Health MEC, as its first female premier.“I am humbled and grateful to accept the responsibility entrusted to me as the Premier of this great province. I am deeply honoured for the opportunity to lead Limpopo towards a future of progress, prosperity and unity,” said Ramathuba.In the Eastern Cape, Oscar Mabuyane managed to keep his premiership.

Today we took an oath that we will obey, respect and uphold the Constitution and all other laws of the Republic. We also gave our solemn promise to fulfil our duties as a members of the legislature to the best of our abilities.ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said the party conducted interviews with premier candidates between Monday and Wednesday this week.

“In my first term of office, we achieved so much in our efforts to address the wicked problems facing this province, but I know that many of those still remain,” said Winde.“As I crisscrossed this province, I saw how many of our residents are struggling and the responsibility that we as government have to step in and provide that critical social safety net for each of them.

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