Gauteng Premier David Makhura has appointed Dr Nomathemba Mokgethi as the new Gauteng MEC for Health.
This comes after health MEC in the province Dr Bandile Masuku was dismissed following irregularities with the COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) tenders under his watch.
Mokgethi, who has been moved from the Department of Social Development, has 27 years’ experience in local government and the health sector.
She is a former nurse with a Master’s Degree in Nursing Science and a Doctorate in Literature and Philosophy from the University of South Africa (UNISA) under her name.
“Even in her Doctorate, she even focuses on matters pertaining to healthcare, especially HIV and Aids,” Makhura told the media on Wednesday.
The Premier made further changes to his Provincial Executive Council (PEC).
Former Johannesburg Mayor and the Deputy Minister for Co-operative Governance (COGTA), Parks Tau, will take over from Morakane Mosupyoe as the new MEC for the Department of Economic Development.
According to Makhura, Tau is currently wrapping up his parliamentary work and will be sworn in as a member of the Gauteng legislature next week.
Makhura has described Tau as a seasoned administrator with substantial governance experience.
He also led the Finance and Economic Portfolio in the City of Johannesburg.
“His greatest strength includes the area of leading the portfolio of the economic environment. He was also responsible for development planning and environment, and transport in the City of Johannesburg,” Makhura said, adding that he also possesses vast global experience with working with international bodies and networks.
“So, these three areas are critical and the rest of the executive will remain the same,” said Makhura.
