Politics of Limpopo

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As a province of South Africa, Limpopo province is governed through a parliamentary system of government.

Executive [edit]

The current Premier of Limpopo Province is Cassel Mathale.

Portfolio MEC
Premier Cassel Mathale
Agriculture Jacob Marule
Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs Clifford Motsepe
Economic Development, Environment and Tourism Pinkie Kekana
Education Namane Dickson Masemola
Health and Social Development Norman Mabasa
Provincial Treasury David Masondo
Public Works Thabitha Mohlala
Roads and Public Transport Pitsi Moloto
Safety, Security and Liaison Florence Dzhombere
Sport, Arts and Culture Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba

However, the Limpopo government has been placed under intervention by the national government and responsibility for the Provincial Treasury and the Departments of Education, Health, Public Works, and Roads and Public Transport has been assumed by members of the national executive.

Legislative [edit]

The legislative functions of the provincial government are carried out by the Limpopo Legislature, which elects the leader of the largest party or coalition in the legislature as the premier of the province.