Panyaza Lesufi back as Gauteng education MEC
Gauteng Premier David Makhura has decided to move Panyaza Lesufi back to the education portfolio, his office announced on Friday.
The decision to move Lesufi to the finance and e-Government portfolio in the new administration was met with an outcry from some quarters.
However, on Thursday during the swearing-in of the new MEC's, Makhura admitted he might redeploy Lesufi back to the education sector due to public pressure.
Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko will be the MEC for finance and e-Government.
In a statement, Makhura said the decision was not an easy one.
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"While there is an appreciation of the appointment of MEC Panyaza Lesufi to the Finance and e-Government portfolio, the overall non-partisan feedback from society, the education sector and the movement in general is that it will serve Gauteng better that he remains in the education portfolio to continue the good work of ensuring that our province is the leader and pioneer of educational transformation.
"Yesterday, I indicated that I was giving serious consideration to the request and would announce my decision soon. The decision to appoint each MEC to
a specific portfolio was not taken lightly.”
Makhura added that his new provincial executive has received a positive response.
"I outlined the priorities of the sixth administration and gave the rationale for the allocation of portfolios to the members of the executive council.
"There has been a lot of feedback received on the composition of the new executive council. This feedback has largely been profoundly positive. The team combines experience with youthful energy, talent, better education and fresh ideas."