Gauteng Premier David Makhura has moved MEC Lesufi Panyaza from the Finance and e-Government portfolio back to Education.
In a statement, Makhura said he made this decision after receiving a lot of feedback on the composition of his new Executive Council.
On May 30, the Executive Council were sworn in by Judge President Dunstan Mlambo following Makhura’s announcement on Wednesday, May 29.
During the swearing-in of new Members of the Executive Council Makhura outlined the priorities of the sixth administration and gave the rationale for the allocation of portfolios to the Members of the Executive Council.
“There has been a lot of feedback received on the composition of the new Executive Council. This feedback has largely been profoundly positive. The team combines experience with youthful energy, talent, better education and fresh ideas, “ said Makhura.
“While there is an appreciation of the appointment of MEC Panyaza Lesufi to the Finance and e-Government portfolio, the overall non-partisan feedback from society, the education sector and the movement in general is that it will serve Gauteng better that he remains in the Education portfolio to continue the good work of ensuring that our province is the leader and pioneer of educational transformation, “ he added.
During the media briefing on Thursday, the Premier indicated that he consider moving Lesufi back to the Education portfolio and he will be making a decision soon.
“I have now decided that MEC Panyaza Lesufi will return to the Education portfolio as the MEC for Education and Youth Development and that MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko will be the MEC for Finance and e-Government.”
