Limakatso Patricia Mahasa (born 12 December 1978) is a South African politician who currently serves as the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation in the Free State. A member of the African National Congress, she previously served as the MEC for Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs and as the MEC for Social Development.
Limakatso Mahasa | |
|---|---|
| Free State MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation | |
| Assumed office 28 May 2019 | |
| Premier | Mxolisi Dukwana Sisi Ntombela |
| Preceded by | Mathabo Leeto[1] |
| Free State MEC for Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs | |
| In office 9 May 2018 – 28 May 2019 | |
| Premier | Sisi Ntombela |
| Preceded by | Benny Malakoane |
| Succeeded by | Makalo Mohale |
| Free State MEC for Social Development | |
| In office 4 October 2016 – 9 May 2018 | |
| Premier | Ace Magashule |
| Preceded by | Sisi Ntombela |
| Succeeded by | Butana Khompela |
| Member of the Free State Provincial Legislature | |
| Assumed office 21 May 2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Limakatso Patricia Mahasa 12 December 1978 Maokeng, Kroonstad, South Africa |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Alma mater | University of the Witwatersrand University of Johannesburg |
Early life and education edit
Mahasa was born in Maokeng, Kroonstad in the Orange Free State Province on 12 December 1978.[2] She matriculated from Calculus High School. Mahasa went on to earn a qualification in Advanced Governance and Public Leadership from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2016 and a competence certificate on strategic diplomacy from the University of Johannesburg in 2017. She is currently registered for the Management Advanced Programme at Wits.[2]
Political career edit
Mahasa joined the African National Congress Youth League at a young age.[2] She was an ANCYL branch executive committee member, a member of the ANCYL regional executive committee in the Fezile Dabi region and a member of the Provincial Task Team (PTT) and the youth league's Provincial Executive Committee in the Free State.[2] Mahasa was a secretary of an ANC Branch Executive Committee, a member of the Fezile Dabi regional executive and a Provincial Task Team (PTT) member.[2]
Mahasa was employed as a secretary in the office of the chief whip in the Moqhaka Local Municipality between 2006 and 2007, when she became the personal assistant to the chief whip. In 2011, she was elected as an ANC PR councillor in the Moqhaka municipality and was appointed a manager in the speaker's office.[2]
Provincial government edit
In 2014, Mahasa was elected to the Free State Provincial Legislature. She was appointed a finance whip. She was elected chairperson of the Portfolio Committee of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Police and Premier in 2015.[2] On 4 October 2016, Mahasa was appointed Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Social Development by premier Ace Magashule.[3][4]
On 9 May 2018, Mahasa was selected to be the MEC for Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs by newly premier Sisi Ntombela.[5]
Following the 2019 national and provincial elections, Mahasa became the MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation in the newly configured Executive Council of Sisi Ntombela.[6]
On 14 March 2023, Mahasa was reappointed to her role Executive Council by premier Mxolisi Dukwana, who succeeded Ntombela following her resignation in February 2023.[7]
References edit
- ^ "FS Premier announces her new Cabinet". 28 May 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Profile of the MEC". www.sacr.fs.gov.za. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- ^ "Premier Ace Magashule on Free State Executive Council reshuffle". Government of South Africa. 4 October 2016. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- ^ Moloi, Tladi (12 October 2016). "New female MEC appointed". News24. Bloemfontein. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- ^ Makhafola, Gertrude (9 May 2018). "Free State Premier Sisi Ntombela reshuffles Cabinet". Independent Online. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- ^ "Premier Sisi Ntombela: Announcement of Free State Executive Council". Government of South Africa. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- ^ OFM. "Dukwana's Exco: Out with the old, in with the new". OFM. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
External links edit
- Limakatso Patricia Mahasa at People's Assembly