Premier Stanley Mathabatha reshuffled his cabinet during a special sitting in Polokwane on Wednesday morning.

Dr Phophi Ramathuba from Mashamba was sworn in as the new MEC for Health, while Mr Rob Tooley replaced Mr Rudolph Phala as the new MEC for the treasury. Former ambassador Jerry Ndou remains as the MEC of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure. Ms Makoma Makhurupetje remains the MEC for Corporative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs, while Ms Joy Motshege is still the MEC of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Mr Ishmael Kgetjep, former MEC for Health is now the new MEC for Education in the position that was left vacant early this year when Ms Thembi Nwendamutsu passed away.

Mr Seaparo Sekoati remains on as the MEC of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Ms Joyce Mashamba is still MEC of Social Development, Ms Mapula Mokaba Phukwane remains MEC of Transport, Safety, Security and Liaison and Ms Nandi Ndalane as MEC of Sport Arts and Culture.