EFF backs Nkululeko Dunga for Gauteng Finance MEC, vows people-centred fiscal agenda under Panyaza Lesufi reshuffle

By Lebone Rodah Mosima

The EFF on Thursday expressed confidence that its provincial chairperson, Nkululeko Dunga, will advance a people-centred fiscal agenda following his appointment as Gauteng MEC for Finance.

The party said Dunga is expected to prioritise service delivery, economic justice and equality, while ensuring transparent and accountable management of public resources in the interests of the most marginalised.

The appointment was announced by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi as part of a cabinet reshuffle that also saw former Finance MEC Lebogang Maile moved to the Education portfolio, replacing Matome Chiloane.

Lesufi said the reshuffle, approved by ANC national leadership, is aimed at stabilising governance and accelerating service delivery in the province.

The EFF described Dunga’s appointment as “a progressive step towards strengthening governance and ensuring stability within the administration”.

“The EFF’s participation in the Government of Provincial Unity is in line with our long-standing organisational principle that we will