EFF's Nkululeko Dunga appointed Gauteng finance MEC
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- •Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced the executive council reshuffle on April 1, 2026.
- •Nkululeko Dunga, chairperson of the EFF, took over the finance portfolio in Gauteng province.
- •The reshuffle is part of efforts to maintain coalition stability in Gauteng's provincial government.
- •The finance MEC position was previously held by a member of a different party within the coalition.
- •The Gauteng provincial government is South Africa's economic hub, making the finance MEC role significant.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Nkululeko Dunga successfully manages Gauteng's finances the coalition government may strengthen, improving budget execution and public service delivery in Gauteng.
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AFRICADaily Maverick (South Africa)GAUTENG RESHUFFLE : Lesufi hands top finance job to EFF in desperate move to save Gauteng coalitionAFRICAIOL (South Africa)EFF’s Nkululeko Dunga Lands Gauteng Finance MEC Post in High-Stakes Cabinet Shake-UpAFRICABusiness Day (South Africa)BREAKING | EFF chair Nkululeko Dunga appointed Gauteng finance MECAFRICA