ActionSA notes the cabinet reshuffle announced by Premier Mandla Ndlovu, which falls within his prerogative as the head of the provincial executive. We recognise that such changes are often intended to strengthen governance and enhance service delivery.
However, the latest reshuffle raises concerns about representativity and consistency in applying accountability standards across the executive.
The changes announced affect a limited number of portfolios, and all the MECs impacted have been women. While ActionSA does not approach governance through the lens of identity politics, we are committed to principles of broad representativity, competence, and fairness. We believe that cabinet reshuffles must be informed by objective performance criteria and a clear strategy to strengthen critical portfolios with capable and skilled leaders, regardless of demographic identity.
While we welcome the appointment of new MECs and acknowledge the redeployment of Letty Masina to the vital Education portfolio. However, the simultaneous removal of MEC Cathy Dlamini (Education) and MEC Makhosazana Masilela (Economic Development, Environment and Tourism) raises questions about the underlying rationale behind the reshuffle and whether these changes are aligned with the province’s pressing service delivery challenges.
At a time when Mpumalanga faces deep systemic issues in education, economic growth, environmental management, and youth unemployment, we must ensure that key portfolios are led by individuals with a proven track record of delivery, strategic foresight, and the ability to restore public trust in provincial institutions.
ActionSA therefore calls on Premier Ndlovu to clarify the criteria used in making these changes and to assure the public that cabinet decisions are guided by performance, accountability, and the need to build a capable state, not arbitrary or politically expedient motives.
We reiterate our call for an executive that reflects the diversity, dynamism, and skills of the people of Mpumalanga, and for a government that puts service delivery first.
ActionSA Notes Premier Ndlovu’s Cabinet Reshuffle: Calls for Transparency and Merit-Based Appointments
ActionSA notes the cabinet reshuffle announced by Premier Mandla Ndlovu, which falls within his prerogative as the head of the provincial executive. We recognise that such changes are often intended to strengthen governance and enhance service delivery.
However, the latest reshuffle raises concerns about representativity and consistency in applying accountability standards across the executive.
The changes announced affect a limited number of portfolios, and all the MECs impacted have been women. While ActionSA does not approach governance through the lens of identity politics, we are committed to principles of broad representativity, competence, and fairness. We believe that cabinet reshuffles must be informed by objective performance criteria and a clear strategy to strengthen critical portfolios with capable and skilled leaders, regardless of demographic identity.
While we welcome the appointment of new MECs and acknowledge the redeployment of Letty Masina to the vital Education portfolio. However, the simultaneous removal of MEC Cathy Dlamini (Education) and MEC Makhosazana Masilela (Economic Development, Environment and Tourism) raises questions about the underlying rationale behind the reshuffle and whether these changes are aligned with the province’s pressing service delivery challenges.
At a time when Mpumalanga faces deep systemic issues in education, economic growth, environmental management, and youth unemployment, we must ensure that key portfolios are led by individuals with a proven track record of delivery, strategic foresight, and the ability to restore public trust in provincial institutions.
ActionSA therefore calls on Premier Ndlovu to clarify the criteria used in making these changes and to assure the public that cabinet decisions are guided by performance, accountability, and the need to build a capable state, not arbitrary or politically expedient motives.
We reiterate our call for an executive that reflects the diversity, dynamism, and skills of the people of Mpumalanga, and for a government that puts service delivery first.