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MEC Basikopo Makamu Appointed Acting Limpopo Premier from 01 to 07 August 2026 01/08/2026
Office of the Premier (Limpopo)Ref: https://www.limpopo.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/MEC-Basikopo-Makamu-Appointed-Acting-Limpopo-Premier-from-01-to-07-August-2026.pdf
Official source
Source domain: limpopo.gov.za
Collected on 2 August 2026
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What this means
This is a Limpopo Provincial Government media release dated 1 August 2026. It states that MEC Basikopo Makamu has been sworn in as Acting Premier of Limpopo for the period 1 to 7 August 2026. The release explains this is due to Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba’s working visit to China for a Ministerial Electricity and Energy Investment Mission led by Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, and notes that MEC Mavhungu Ramakhanya will act as Acting MEC for LEDET during that time.
Facts
Places
Limpopo
Reference
https://www.limpopo.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/MEC-Basikopo-Makamu-Appointed-Acting-Limpopo-Premier-from-01-to-07-August-2026.pdf
Key Takeaways
- Limpopo Provincial Government media release
- Date issued: 01 August 2026
- Acting Premier: MEC Basikopo Makamu
- Acting Premier period: 01 to 07 August 2026
- Reason: Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba working visit to China
- China mission: Ministerial Electricity and Energy Investment Mission
- Mission leader: Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
- Premier accompanied by: MEC Tshitereke Matibe (LEDET)
- Acting MEC for LEDET during period: MEC Mavhungu Ramakhanya
- Media enquiries: Mr Ndavhe Ramakuela, Provincial Government Spokesperson, Cell 082 200 5357
- Limpopo Provincial Government
- Basikopo Makamu
- Dr Phophi Ramathuba
- MEC Tshitereke Matibe
- MEC Mavhungu Ramakhanya
- Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
- Mr Ndavhe Ramakuela
Dates
Closing Date
1 August 2026