<span>Three MECs out as Ramathuba reshuffles Limpopo cabinet</span> <span><span>Nokuthula Khanyile</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-09-03T06:40:00+02:00" title="Thursday, September 3, 2026 - 06:40">Thu, 09/03/2026 - 06:40</time> </span>
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<div class="text-long"><p><span>POLOKWANE - </span>Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba has announced a major reshuffle of her Executive Council, with three MECs removed from their positions and three new faces brought into the provincial Cabinet.</p><p>Violet Mathye has been removed as Transport MEC, while Dieketseng Mashego has been replaced in Health and Jerry Maseko is out of the Sport portfolio.</p><p>They have been replaced by Pule Shayi, Eddie Maila and Constance Kupa-Mabuza as Ramathuba reorganises several key departments.</p><blockquote><p><strong>READ | </strong><a href="https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/deliver-or-get-out-ramathuba-tells-underperforming-councillors"><strong>'Deliver or get out': Ramathuba tells underperforming councillors</strong></a></p></blockquote><p>Shayi takes over Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, while current MEC Basikopo Makamu moves to Agriculture and Rural Development.</p><p>Nakedi Kekana has been moved to the Transport portfolio.</p><p>Maila will head the Health Department, while Kupa-Mabuza takes responsibility for Sport.</p><p>Ramathuba said the changes are aimed at responding to concerns and feedback from residents across the province.</p><p>The reshuffle comes as the provincial government faces pressure to improve service delivery across critical sectors, including healthcare, transport and local government.</p><p>The Premier said the changes are intended to ensure her Executive Council is better aligned with the needs and expectations of the people of Limpopo.</p></div>
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