Speaker of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature[broken anchor]
In office 21 May 2014 – 28 May 2024
Preceded by
Lindiwe Maseko
Succeeded by
Morakane Mosupyoe
Member of the Gauteng Executive Council for Local Government and Housing
In office 16 July 2012 – May 2014
Premier
Nomvula Mokonyane
Preceded by
Humphrey Mmemezi
Succeeded by
Jacob Mamabolo (for Human Settlements and Local Government)
Member of the Gauteng Executive Council for Social Development and Health
In office 2 November 2010 – 16 July 2012
Premier
Nomvula Mokonyane
Preceded by
Qedani Mahlangu
Succeeded by
Hope Papo
Provincial Treasurer of the African National Congress in Gauteng
In office May 2010 – July 2018
Chairperson
Paul Mashatile
Preceded by
Lindiwe Maseko
Succeeded by
Parks Tau
Mayor of Ekurhuleni
In office 15 July 2008 – 2 November 2010
Preceded by
Duma Nkosi
Succeeded by
Mondli Gungubele
Personal details
Born
Chatterston, Transvaal South Africa
Political party
African National Congress
Ntombi Lentheng Mekgwe is a South African politician who was Speaker of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature from 2014 until 2024. Before that, she was a Member of the Executive Council (MEC) in the Gauteng provincial government from 2010 to 2014 and the third Mayor of Ekurhuleni from 2008 to 2010. She is a member of the African National Congress (ANC).
Born on Gauteng's East Rand, Mekgwe was Mayor of Nigel from 1995 to 2000 and then served as Speaker of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Council from 2001 to 2008. In July 2008, she succeeded Duma Nkosi as Mayor of Ekurhuleni. She left the mayoral office in November 2010 when, shortly after her election as ANC Provincial Treasurer in Gauteng, she was appointed to the Executive Council of Premier Nomvula Mokonyane. She served as MEC for Social Development and Health from 2010 to 2012 and MEC for Local Government and Housing from 2012 to 2014. She was elected Speaker in the Gauteng legislature after the 2014 general election and was re-elected in 2019.
Ntombi Lentheng Mekgwe is a South African politician who was Speaker of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature from 2014 until 2024. Before that, she was a...
The 30 additional members of the Gauteng PEC as elected in 2018 were NtombiMekgwe, Khusela Diko, Kgosientso Ramokgopa, Lebogang Maile, Matome Chiloane...
her cabinet to elevate three of Mashatile's allies: Lebogang Maile, NtombiMekgwe, and Humphrey Mmemezi. Also in the aftermath, on 31 October 2010, Zuma...
Panyaza Lesufi Gauteng Provincial Legislature Election Members Speaker: NtombiMekgwe Parliament of South Africa Constituency in NA Delegates to NCOP Local...
prominent figures such as Speaker of the Gauteng Province Legislature NtombiMekgwe, Vuyo Mokoena named the King of South African gospel, Professor Njabulo...
Panyaza Lesufi Gauteng Provincial Legislature Election Members Speaker: NtombiMekgwe Parliament of South Africa Constituency in NA Delegates to NCOP Local...
Term 22 May 2019 – 28 May 2024 Election 8 May 2019 Members 73 Speaker NtombiMekgwe Deputy Speaker Nomvuyo Mhlakaza-Manamela Premier Panyaza Lesufi Leader...
March 2012) Speech by the MEC for Health and Social Development, Ms NtombiMekgwe, at the opening of the accident and emergency unit at Pholosong Hospital...
for Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation. He was appointed alongside NtombiMekgwe and Humphrey Mmemezi, who were also considered "long-time loyalists"...
Unicameral Meeting place Johannesburg City Hall Presiding officer Ntombi Lentheng Mekgwe, Speaker Executive branch Head of Government Title Premier Currently...
Premier Nomvula Mokonyane Preceded by Richard Mdakane Succeeded by NtombiMekgwe Member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature In office 1994–2014 Provincial...
Incumbent Assumed office 14 June 2024 Premier Panyaza Lesufi Preceded by NtombiMekgwe Gauteng MEC for Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation In office 7 October...
office 23 May 2014 – 2 February 2016 Premier David Makhura Preceded by NtombiMekgwe Succeeded by Paul Mashatile Member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature...
his first term as Premier of Gauteng. The legislature also elected NtombiMekgwe as Speaker and re-elected Uhuru Moiloa as Deputy Speaker. Nomantu Ralehoko...
Housing in the Gauteng provincial government. He was appointed alongside NtombiMekgwe and Lebogang Maile, who were also considered allies of Paul Mashatile...
of Ekurhuleni In office 2 November 2010 – 23 August 2016 Preceded by NtombiMekgwe Succeeded by Mzwandile Masina Personal details Born Mondli Gungubele...
Turns 20". City of Ekurhuleni. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2023. "Mekgwe wins race for mayor". Sowetan. 17 July 2008. Retrieved 6 January 2023. "Ekurhuleni...
Nomvula Mokonyane Preceded by Brian Hlongwa (for Health) Succeeded by NtombiMekgwe Personal details Born (1968-05-12) 12 May 1968 (age 56) Bethal, Mpumalanga...
of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature. In that capacity he deputised NtombiMekgwe. While in the legislature, Moiloa also rose through the ranks of the...
events that led to her dismissal, but she was prevented from doing so by NtombiMekgwe, the Speaker of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature[broken anchor]. Two...
Retrieved 8 July 2021. @GPLegislature (18 February 2021). "The Hon. Speaker NtombiMekgwe, will preside over the swearing-in of new Members of the Provincial...
provincial conference was held in May that year, she lost the election to NtombiMekgwe, who stood on the slate of the winning candidate for provincial chairperson...
Metropolitan Municipality from 2001 to 2008, succeeded by Lentheng Helen Mekgwe. He also served as a member of the National Assembly of South Africa from...
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