Limpopo – Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba has been elected unopposed as the first female provincial chairperson of the African National Congress in Limpopo, replacing Stanley Mathabatha.
Her election took place at the Polokwane Cricket Club after the High Court of South Africa dismissed an urgent bid to halt the conference.
A unity slate saw all top leadership positions filled without contest, including John Mpe as deputy chairperson and Reuben Madadzhe as provincial secretary.
Congratulations to Cde Dr Phophi Ramathuba on her historic election at the 11th ANC Limpopo Provincial Conference. #ANCLimpopo11thConference pic.twitter.com/UTgsqfLTLi
— ANC – African National Congress (@MYANC) March 28, 2026
The unity agreement followed intervention from regional leaders to avoid internal divisions.
Ramathuba now faces the task of unifying the party and preparing it for the 2026 local government elections.
[WATCH] Delegates at the 11th ANC Limpopo provincial conference elected all five of the party’s top officials unopposed. Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba became the province’s first woman chairperson on Friday, while Polokwane executive mayor and ANC Peter Mokaba region chair,… pic.twitter.com/ma9JhTgpOa
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) March 28, 2026
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
