Nontobeko Vilakazi
Nontobeko Vilakazi | |
|---|---|
| Northern Cape MEC for Health | |
| Assumed office 16 January 2026 | |
| Premier | Zamani Saul |
| Preceded by | Maruping Lekwene |
| Northern Cape MEC for Social Development, Youth, Women, and People living with Disabilities (Sports, Arts and Culture: 2024–2025) | |
| In office 28 June 2024 – 16 January 2026 | |
| Premier | Zamani Saul |
| Preceded by | New portfolio |
| Succeeded by | Mase Manopole |
| Northern Cape MEC for Social Development | |
| In office 26 June 2020 – 14 June 2024 | |
| Premier | Zamani Saul |
| Preceded by | Martha Bartlett |
| Succeeded by | Herself |
| Northern Cape MEC for Transport and Safety Liaison | |
| In office 29 May 2019 – 26 June 2020 | |
| Premier | Zamani Saul |
| Preceded by | Lebogang Motlhaping |
| Succeeded by | Nomandla Bloem |
| Member of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature | |
| Assumed office 22 May 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nontobeko Eveline Vilakazi 8 June 1966 |
| Party | African National Congress |
| Occupation | Politician |
Nontobeko Eveline Vilakazi (born 8 June 1966) is a South African politician who has been the Northern Cape MEC for Health since January 2026 and a Member of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature for the African National Congress since 2019. Vilakazi has previously held multiple posts in the executive council.
Politics
Vilakazi serves as the provincial secretary of the African National Congress Women's League.[1]
Provincial government
Vilakazi was nominated to the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature following the general election held on 8 May 2019, as she was placed 12th on the ANC's list and the party won 18 seats.[2] She was sworn in as a member on 22 May. On 29 May, newly elected premier Zamani Saul announced his executive council. Vilakazi was appointed as the Member of the Executive Council for Transport and Safety Liaison. She took office on the same day.[3]
On 26 June 2020, she was appointed MEC for Social Development.[4] She assumed the position on the same day and succeeded Martha Bartlett, who was sworn in as a Delegate of the National Council of Provinces. Nomandla Bloem took over as MEC for Transport and Safety Liaison.[4]
Following the 2024 provincial election, Vilakazi was appointed by Saul to lead the newly amalgamated Social Development, Youth, Women, People living with Disabilities, Sports, Arts, and Culture portfolio.[5]
In a cabinet reshuffle in January 2025, Saul reestablished the position of MEC for Sports, Arts and Culture and then appointed Mangaliso Matika to lead the portfolio; Vilakazi remained as MEC for Social Development.[6] She was moved to the health portfolio of the executive council in January 2026.[7]
References
- ^ "Northern Cape Premier Saul announces new cabinet". The Citizen. 29 May 2019. Archived from the original on 6 February 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
Provincial African National Congress Women's League secretary Nontobeko Vilakasi was appointed MEC for transport and safety liason [sic]
- ^ "ANC comes out tops in Northern Cape". IOL. Kimberley. 10 May 2019.
- ^ "N Cape premier announces reduced executive council". SABC News. 29 May 2019. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ a b Morapela, Katleho (26 June 2020). "NC Premier reshuffles cabinet". OFM. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ Kemp, Charné. "Priority issues discussed soon". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ OFM. "Northern Cape premier appoints two new MECs". OFM. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ Minopetros, Marlene (16 January 2026). "Premier Zamani Saul reshuffles Northern Cape Executive Council". Diamond Fields Advertiser. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
External links
- Ms Nontobeko Vilakazi at Northern Cape Provincial Legislature
- Nontobeko Eveline Vilakazi at People's Assembly