Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu reshuffled his cabinet, terminating the contracts of Education MEC, Cathy Dlamini, and Economic Development and Tourism MEC, Makhosazane Masilela.
The purge also claimed Godfrey Ntombela, Head of Department for Sports, Culture and Recreation, who was swiftly removed from his post.
Sources say Dlamini’s dismissal is linked to mounting allegations of irregular tender processes within the Education Department.
Announcing the reshuffle at a press briefing in Mbombela on Tuesday, Ndlovu offered no apologies for the sweeping changes, stating the decision was made in the interest of accountability and service delivery.
Rising political figures Lindi Masina and Jesta Sidell have been appointed to take the reins as MECs for Education and Economic Development and Tourism, respectively.
This surprise move is expected to ignite further political fallout as Ndlovu tightens his grip ahead of 2026.
This is a developing story.
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