Raphael Leroi "Mahlakeng" Mahlakeng is a South African politician who represented the African National Congress (ANC) in the North West Provincial Legislature until 2019. He served in the North West Executive Council as Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Public Works, Roads and Transport from May 2009 to May 2012 until Premiers Maureen Modiselle and Thandi Modise.
Mahlakeng Mahlakeng | |
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| Member of the North West Executive Council for Public Works, Roads and Transport | |
| In office 8 May 2009 – 3 May 2012 | |
| Premier | |
| Preceded by |
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| Succeeded by | Raymond Elisha |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Raphael Leroi Mahlakeng |
| Citizenship | South Africa |
| Political party | African National Congress |
Legislative career edit
Mahlakeng was re-elected[1] to the North West Provincial Legislature in the 2009 general election, and on 8 May 2009, Premier Maureen Modiselle appointed him as Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Public Works, Roads and Transport.[2] When Thandi Modise succeeded Modiselle as Premier in November 2010, she retained Mahlakeng in the same portfolio.[3] However, she later fired Mahlakeng in a reshuffle announced on 3 May 2012, replacing him with Raymond Elisha.[4][5]
Mahlakeng continued to serve as an ordinary Member of the Provincial Legislature and he was re-elected to his legislative seat in the 2014 general election.[6][7] He did not stand for re-election in 2019.[6]
References edit
- ^ "North West premier Modiselle announces her cabinet". The Mail & Guardian. 8 May 2009. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ "North West Premier announces MEC's". South African Government News Agency. 8 May 2009. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ "North West premier reshuffles provincial cabinet". The Mail & Guardian. 25 November 2010. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ "North West Premier reshuffles provincial cabinet". South African Government News Agency. 14 December 2012. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ "Major shake-up for North West cabinet". News24. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Raphael Leroi Mahlakeng". People's Assembly. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
- ^ "ANC in N West removes seven of its members". SABC News. 11 May 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
External links edit
- Raphael Leroi Mahlakeng at People's Assembly