Bentley Vass
Bentley Vass | |
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Northern Cape MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements, Traditional Affairs, Transport, Safety and Liaison | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office 28 June 2024 | |
Premier | Zamani Saul |
Preceded by | New portfolio |
Northern Cape MEC for Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs | |
In office 15 February 2018 – 14 June 2024 | |
Premier | Zamani Saul Sylvia Lucas |
Preceded by | Alvin Botes |
Succeeded by | Himself |
Deputy Provincial Chairperson of the African National Congress in the Northern Cape | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office 2017 | |
Preceded by | Kenny Mmoiemang |
Member of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office 3 October 2017 | |
Personal details | |
Nationality | South African |
Political party | African National Congress |
Occupation | Politician |
Bentley Gavin Vass is a South African politician who has been the Northern Cape MEC forCooperative Governance, Human Settlements, Traditional Affairs, Transport, Safety and Liaison since June 2024. He was previously the MEC for Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs from February 2018 until June 2024. He was sworn in as a Member of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature in October 2017. Vass is a member of the African National Congress and the party's deputy provincial chairperson.
Politics
Vass is a member of the African National Congress. He was elected the party's deputy provincial chairperson in May 2017, succeeding Kenny Mmoiemang who stood down.[1] Vass was also speaker and executive mayor of the Namakwa District Municipality.[2]
Provincial government
On 3 October 2017, Vass was sworn in as a Member of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature. He filled the seat left vacant by the resignation of Dawid Rooi.[3] Premier Sylvia Lucas appointed him as the Member of the Executive Council for Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs on 15 February 2018. Vass succeeded Alvin Botes, who resigned from the provincial government to become a Member of the National Assembly.[4] Following the 2019 general election, Zamani Saul was elected as the new premier. On 28 May 2019, he announced that Vass would remain in his position.[5]
Vass was appointed to lead the amalgamated ministry of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements, Traditional Affairs, Transport, Safety and Liaison following the 2024 provincial election.[6]
References
- ^ Makhafola, Gertrude (13 May 2017). "Northern Cape ANC elects new leaders". IOL. Colesburg. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ Kwon Hoo, Sandi (4 October 2017). "No 'golden handshake' for ex-MPL". Diamond Fields Advertiser (Pressreader). Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ Morapelo, Katleho (3 October 2017). "Changes on the cards for ANC members in the Northern Cape". OFM. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ Morapela, Katleho (15 October 2018). "Northern Cape Premier #SylviaLucas reshuffles her cabinet". OFM. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ "Announcement of the Members of the Executive Council". Government of the Northern Cape. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ^ Kemp, Charné. "Priority issues discussed soon". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 7 July 2024.
External links
- People's Assembly – Bentley Vass
- Northern Cape Provincial Legislature profile
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by new portfolio | Northern Cape MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements, Traditional Affairs, Transport, Safety and Liaison 2024–present | Incumbent |
Preceded by | Northern Cape MEC for Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs 2018–2024 | Succeeded by Himself |
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- Zolile Monakali (2020–2024)
- Abraham Vosloo (2024–)
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- Mase Manopole (2019–2020)
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Nature Conservation and Environmental Affairs
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- Desery Finies (2020–2024)
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