Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae
Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae | |
|---|---|
| 8th Premier of the Free State | |
| Assumed office 14 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Mxolisi Dukwana |
| Member of the Free State Executive Council for Community Safety, Roads and Transport | |
| In office 14 March 2023 – 14 June 2024 | |
| Premier | Mxolisi Dukwana |
| Preceded by | William Bulwane |
| Succeeded by | Jabu Mbalula |
| Member of the Free State Provincial Legislature | |
| Assumed office 13 March 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 February 1969 |
| Party | African National Congress |
Maqueen Joyce Letsoha-Mathae (born 3 February 1969) is a South African politician who is currently serving as the 8th Premier of the Free State. She was previously in the Free State Executive Council as the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Community Safety, Roads and Transport from March 2023 until June 2024. Letsoha-Mathae has been a Member of the Free State Provincial Legislature since March 2023. She is a member of the African National Congress.
Controversies
In October 2024, the Economic Freedom Fighters and ActionSA in the Free State accused Letsoha-Mathae and her husband of receiving millions of rands in bribes to secure a road contract in Tweespruit.
References
- ↑ "General Notice: Notice 1319 of 1999 – Electoral Commission: Representatives Elected to the Various Legislatures" (PDF). Government Gazette of South Africa. Vol. 408, no. 20203. Pretoria, South Africa: Government of South Africa. 11 June 1999. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- ↑ OFM. "Voormalige Vrystaatse LUR onbestrede as premier verkies". OFM. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ↑ Dlodlo, Cathy (14 March 2023). "Provincial shake-up: Free State Premier's cabinet reshuffle leaves Agriculture vacant". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ↑ Reporter, Citizen (15 March 2023). "Free State Premier Mxolisi Dukwana appoints new MECs in Cabinet shake-up". The Citizen. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ↑ OFM. "Four sworn in as new Free State Legislature members". OFM. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ↑ "EFF to open corruption case against Free State Premier and husband". SABC Elections. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2024.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "ActionSA also opens corruption case against Free State premier". 23 October 2024.
External links
- Ms Maqueen Joyce Letsoha Mathae at People's Assembly
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