New Education and Social Development MECs appointed in Western Cape
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has appointed Jaco Londt as the new MEC for Education and Wendy Kaizer-Philander as the new Social Development Minister, following a Cabinet reshuffle sparked by the recent appointment of an MEC as a minister.
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has appointed new Education and Social Development ministers in a significant Cabinet reshuffle. Jaco Londt, who previously held the Social Development portfolio, will now lead the Education Department, while Wendy Kaizer-Philander, a former standing committee chairperson, will become the new Social Development Minister.
Premier Winde commended Londt's achievements in his previous role, stating he will bring the same drive and energy to the education sector. Kaizer-Philander expressed her gratitude for the appointment and emphasized her dedication to supporting vulnerable communities, particularly children, families, women, and older persons. Opposition parties highlighted the need for a change in performance, not just a change in names, expressing their expectations for the new ministers to address the challenges faced by the Western Cape residents, especially in education and social development sectors.
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