MPUMALANGA PREMIER-ELECT TO BE SWORN IN, AND EXPECTED TO ANNOUNCE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, 18 JUNE 2024

17 June 2024

The Premier-Elect for the Mpumalanga Provincial Government, Mr Mandla Ndlovu will be sworn in on Tuesday, in accordance with Section 129 of the Constitution. The swearing in ceremony follows the election of Mr Ndlovu unopposed, during the first sitting of the legislature on Friday, 14 June 2024.

Section 129 states that the Premier-Elect must assume office within five days of being elected, by swearing or affirming faithfulness to the Republic and obedience to the Constitution. Judge President of the Mpumalanga Division of the High court, Justice Segopotje Mphahlele will administer the procedure. This will mark the transition from the 6th to the 7th administration, following the 2024 National and Provincial elections.

The Premier-Elect is also expected to announce Members of the Executive Council.

The details of the event are as follows:

Date: Tuesday, 18 June 2024
Venue: EXCO Boardroom, Makhonjwa Building, Riverside Government Complex, City of Mbombela Local Municipality
Time: 09:00

Members of the media are invited. For confirmations, kindly contact Ms. Phumla Mokoena (Office of the Premier) on 013 766 2249/060 998 8781 or mokoenapi@mpg.gov.za.

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Issued by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government

Enquiries:
Provincial Government’s Spokesperson: George Mthethwa
Tel: (013) 766 2242
Mobile: 083 302 2774
E-mail: gpmthethwa@mpg.gov.za