The Executive Council of the Eastern Cape province is the cabinet of the provincial government.The Executive Council consists of the Premier and other members, who have the title “Member of the Executive Council”, commonly abbreviated to “MEC”
MECs are appointed by the Premier from amongst the members of the provincial legislature
The Premier allocates powers and functions to the MECs; conventionally they are assigned portfolios in specific areas of responsibility. They are accountable to the provincial legislature, both individually and as a collective, and must regularly report to the legislature on the performance of their responsibilities.
The Eastern Cape Provincial Government is as follows:
Premier – Mr Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane
Post: Private Bag X0047, BISHO, 5605
Street: Office of the Premier Building, 2nd Floor, Independence Avenue, BISHO
Tel: 040 609 6301
Fax: 040 639 1166
MEC for Rural Development and Agrarian Reform – Ms Nonkqubela N Pieters
Post: Private Bag X0040, BISHO, 5605
Street: Dukumbana Building, 10th Floor, Independence Avenue, BISHO
Tel: 040 609 3472
Website: www.drdar.gov.za
MEC for Education and Training – Mr Fundile Blacks Gade
Post: Private Bag X0032, BISHO, 5605
Street: Steve Tshwete Education Building, Zwelitsha Zone 6, ZWELITSHA
Tel: 040 608 4202 / 4203
Website: www.ecdoe.gov.za
MEC for Finance, Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism – Mr Mlungisi Mvoko
Post: Private Bag X31008, Cambridge, EAST LONDON, 5206
Street: 31 / 33 Phillip Frame Road, Chiselhurst, EAST LONDONTel: 043 711 9800
Website: www.dedea.gov.za / www.ectreasury.gov.za
MEC for Health – Ms Nomakhosazana Meth
Post: Private Bag X0038, BISHO, 5605
Street: Dukumbana Building, Independence Avenue, BISHO
Tel: 040 608 1114
Website: www.ecdoh.gov.za
MEC for Human Settlements – Ms Siphokazi Lusithi
Post: Private Bag X31008, Cambridge, EAST LONDON, 5206
Street: 31 / 33 Phillip Frame Road, Chiselhurst, EAST LONDON
Tel: 043 711 9777
Website: www.ecdhs.gov.za
MEC for Local Government and Traditional Affairs – Mr Zolile Williams
Post: Private Bag X0026, BISHO, 5605
Street: Tyamzashe Building, Room 2188, Phalo Avenue, BISHO
Tel: 040 609 5231
Website: eclgta.ecprov.gov.za
MEC for Public Works – Ms Ntombovuyo Nkopane
Post: Private Bag X0022, BISHO, 5605
Street: No. 5 Qasana Building, Independence Avenue, BISHO
Tel: 040 609 4024 / 4008
Website: dpw.ecprov.gov.za
MEC for Social Development, Women, Children and People with Disabilities – Ms Bukiwe Fanta
Street: Dukumbana Building, 1st Floor, Independent Avenue, BISHO
Tel: 040 608 9125 / 9124
Website: socdev.ecprov.gov.za
MEC for Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture – Ms Nonceba Khontsiwe
Post: Private Bag X0020, BISHO, 5605
Street: Wilton Zimasile Mkwayi Building, 5 Eales Street, KING WILLIAMS TOWN
Tel: 043 604 4101
Website: www.ecsrac.gov.za
MEC for Transport, Safety and Liason – Mr Xolile Nqatha
Post: Private Bag X0057, Bhisho, 5605
Street: Old Commissioner Building, Independence Avenue, Bhisho
Tel: 040 609 2129/2079
Website: www.safety.ecprov.gov.za
