Mbombela (Nelspruit) – The Public Servants Association (PSA) has welcomed the latest Mpumalanga Cabinet reshuffle introduced by Premier Mandla Ndlovu.
Earlier this week, on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, the Mpumalanga premier fired two MECs and reshuffled his provincial Cabinet.
The Premier dismissed Education MEC Cathy Dlamini and Economic Development and Tourism MEC Makhosazane Masilela.
The reshuffle got here at a crucial time, following severe allegations of procurement irregularities, together with the Education Department’s controversial R2 million laptop computer procurement scandal.
Commenting on the matter, Premier Ndlovu stated he had turn out to be conscious of alleged fraud during which the digital signature of former premier, Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane, was unlawfully used to increase an official’s work contract.
“There can be an alleged cost of R80 000, exchanged for the misuse of the previous premier’s digital signature.
“This matter is considered in a really severe gentle.
“As a end result, I’ve consulted the performing provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Dr Zeph Mkhwanazi, to research the matter.”
Welcoming the choice, the PSA stated it believes, “decisive management motion is important to revive public confidence and uphold accountability inside the provincial administration”.
The PSA stated it notes the next appointments:
- Lindi Lettie Masina as the brand new MEC for Education;
- Jesta Sidel as MEC for Economic Development and Tourism;
- Khethiwe Moeketsi as the brand new MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs; and
- Nompumelelo Hlophe, who will now function MEC for Social Development.
The PSA stated it views these modifications as a “optimistic and obligatory” step to enhance service supply, promote moral management, and deal with public issues about maladministration and corruption.
“As a union dedicated to defending the rights and pursuits of public servants and guaranteeing the environment friendly use of public assets, the PSA urges the newly appointed MECs to prioritise transparency, sound monetary administration, and a renewed deal with service supply that advantages all residents of Mpumalanga,” the union stated.
The PSA stated it is going to proceed to observe the impression of those management modifications and interact constructively with the provincial authorities to help reforms that advance good governance and create an expert, corruption-free public service.
