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Executive Council Media Statement

Mpumalanga - FinanceRef: https://www.mpg.gov.za/media/executive-council-media-statement-30

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Collected on 17 July 2026

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What this means

This document is an Executive Council (EXCO) media statement issued by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government Office of the Premier. Dated 17 July 2026, it reports that EXCO approved appointments in two provincial departments to strengthen state capacity for service delivery. The Head of Department for Public Works, Roads and Transport and two Deputy Director-Generals in COGHSTA were approved, effective 1 August 2026.

Facts

Places

Mpumalanga, George Local Municipality, Western Cape

Reference

https://www.mpg.gov.za/media/executive-council-media-statement-30

Key Takeaways

Issuing body: Mpumalanga Provincial Government Office of the Premier (EXCO media statement)
Date: 17 July 2026
EXCO approved appointments in Public Works, Roads and Transport (PWR&T) and COGHSTA
Head of Department (PWR&T): Mr Mikateko Rikhotso
Deputy Director-Generals (COGHSTA): Ms Linkie Mohlala and Ms Heizel Zitha
Effective date for appointments: 1 August 2026
Contact: MEC Thulasizwe Thomo (EXCO Spokesperson); Enquiries: Mr George Mthethwa
Phone numbers: 013 766 2242 / 083 302 2774
Mpumalanga Provincial Government
Office of the Premier
Executive Council (EXCO)
Premier Mandla Ndlovu
Mr Mikateko Rikhotso
Ms Linkie Mohlala
Ms Heizel Zitha
Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport (PWR&T)
Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA)
MEC Thulasizwe Thomo
Mr George Mthethwa

Dates

Closing Date

17 July 2026