Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko (born 8 June 1966) is a South African politician and a member of the African National Congress. She has served as the Gauteng MEC (Member of the Executive Council) for Health and Wellness since October 2022. She was the MEC for Finance and e-Government from May 2019 until October 2022. Nkomo-Ralehoko was elected to the Gauteng Provincial Legislature in June 1999.
Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko | |
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| Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness | |
| Assumed office 7 October 2022 | |
| Premier | Panyaza Lesufi |
| Preceded by | Nomathemba Mokgethi |
| Gauteng MEC for Finance and e-Government | |
| In office 31 May 2019 – 6 October 2022 | |
| Premier | Panyaza Lesufi |
| Preceded by | Panyaza Lesufi |
| Succeeded by | Jacob Mamabolo |
| Gauteng MEC for Education | |
| In office 30 May 2019 – 31 May 2019 | |
| Premier | David Makhura |
| Preceded by | Panyaza Lesufi |
| Succeeded by | Panyaza Lesufi |
| Deputy Speaker of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature | |
| In office 20 March 2018 – 7 May 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Uhuru Moiloa |
| Succeeded by | Nomvuyo Mhlakaza-Manamela |
| Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development | |
| In office 8 May 2009 – 5 June 2009 | |
| Premier | Nomvula Mokonyane |
| Succeeded by | Nandi Mayathula-Khoza |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 June 1966 Ngcobo, Cape Province, South Africa |
| Political party | African National Congress |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Politician |
She briefly served as the Education MEC in May 2019. She was the deputy speaker of the Gauteng legislature from March 2018 until May 2019. Nkomo-Ralehoko was also the Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development between May and June 2009.
Early life and education edit
Nkomo-Ralehoko was born in 1966 in Ngcobo in the Eastern Cape Province.[1] She matriculated from Nyanga Senior Secondary School. After matric, she moved to the Transvaal Province where her father lived. She studied office administration at a Vaal college.[1] In 1988, she started working at Cosatu house. Her sister worked for the Construction and Allied Workers Union. She filled in for her sister when she was on maternity leave.[1]
Political career edit
While working for Cosatu, she took an interest in politics. She was then employed as an administrator at the South African Railways and Harbours Union.[1] While working there, she went to Russia to study at a trade union school. When she returned to South Africa, she started working as a political education officer at the same trade union.[1]
In the 1990s, she was employed in the office of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. She served as Baleka Mbete's personal assistant, when she was still the secretary-general of the African National Congress Women's League.[1] She also served on the executive of the women's league when Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was the league's president.[1]
In 1995, she joined the Gauteng Provincial Legislature as an administrator. In the 1999 election, she was elected to the legislature as an ANC representative.[1] Nkomo-Ralehoko was appointed the Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development on 8 May 2009 after the 2009 election. She moved into the office on 13 May.[2][3] Due to a fallout between her and premier Nomvula Mokonyane, she resigned as MEC on 5 June.[4] She was then appointed chairperson of the roads and transport committee in the legislature.[5]
Following the 2014 election, Nkomo-Ralehoko became the legislature's chair of chairs.[1] She was elected deputy speaker of the legislature in March 2018. On 21 June 2018, she was elected deputy provincial secretary of the ANC.[6] After the 2019 election held on 8 May, premier David Makhura selected her to be the new Education MEC, succeeding Panyaza Lesufi, who was made the MEC for Finance and e-Government.[5] She was sworn in on 30 May. Due to public outcry, Makhura reshuffled his executive a day later and made Nkomo-Ralehoko and Lesufi swap positions.[7]
On 27 June 2022, Nkomo-Ralehoko, who had previously served as the deputy provincial secretary of the ANC, was elected as the deputy provincial chairperson.[8][9] Following the election of Panyaza Lesufi as Gauteng premier in October 2022, she was appointed MEC for Health and Wellness.[10]
Personal life edit
Nkomo-Ralehoko has two sons. She is a supporter of the Orlando Pirates.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Dlamini, Penwell (25 September 2019). "Veteran MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko makes most of 'sim swap' call". SowetanLIVE. Archived from the original on 22 July 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ Groottes, Stephen (8 May 2009). "New Gauteng cabinet announced". EWN. Archived from the original on 30 July 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ "Gauteng's new MECs announced". www.sanews.gov.za. Johannesburg. 8 May 2009. Archived from the original on 1 June 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ "Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development steps down". Government of South Africa. Archived from the original on 30 July 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ a b "MEET THE NEW GAUTENG CABINET" (PDF). NewsFlash. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
In 2009 she served as the Chairperson of the Roads and Transport Committee.
- ^ Madia, Tshidi (21 July 2018). "ANC Gauteng top 5 announced". News24. Archived from the original on 30 July 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ Mashaba, Ntsako. "Gauteng Premier David Makhura reappoints Panyaza Lesufi as Education MEC". Johannesburg. Midrand Reporter. Archived from the original on 2 June 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ Mntambo, Nokukhanya. "Gauteng ANC elects new leadership, with Panyaza Lesufi as chair". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ^ Mahlati, Zintle. "'Unity' top five emerges at ANC Gauteng conference as Lesufi takes top post". News24. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ^ Mntambo, Nokukhanya. "Gauteng's new Premier Panyaza Lesufi announces changes to his cabinet". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
External links edit
- "Nomantu Ralehoko". People's Assembly. Archived from the original on 30 July 2020.