Makalo Petrus Mohale is a South African lawyer and African National Congress politician who served as the Member of the Executive Council for Education in the Free State from 2023 until 2024.
22 Facts About Makalo Mohale
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Makalo Mohale had previously been the MEC for Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs from May 2019 until March 2023.
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Makalo Mohale grew up in Botshabelo, a township east of Bloemfontein in the Orange Free State Province.
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Makalo Mohale holds an LLB degree from the University of South Africa and a BCom degree from the University of the Free State.
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Makalo Mohale holds a post-graduate diploma in law, a post-graduate diploma in contracting and a diploma in corporate law from the University of Johannesburg.
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Makalo Mohale became active in politics while at the University of the Free State.
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Makalo Mohale served as the branch chairperson of the South African Student Congress at the university between 2002 and 2003.
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Makalo Mohale was SASCO's provincial secretary from 2003 to 2004.
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Makalo Mohale served as the branch chairperson of the National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union from 2006 to 2007.
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From 2002 until 2004, Makalo Mohale served as the deputy secretary of the party's Thutong branch in Mangaung and as the chairperson of the youth league at the University of the Free State.
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Makalo Mohale was chair of the youth league in Parys between 2008 and 2011.
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In 2013, Makalo Mohale became the convenor of the provincial youth league structure and was elected as chairperson the following year.
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Makalo Mohale was a public participation officer at the Free State Provincial Legislature between 2004 and 2007.
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Makalo Mohale proceeded to work as a supply chain manager at the Ngwathe Local Municipality until 2012.
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Makalo Mohale was then employed by the Free State Department of Police Roads and Transport in April 2013.
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Makalo Mohale served in this position until his appointment as the premier's spokesperson in 2015.
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Makalo Mohale held this position until the provincial and national elections that was held on 8 May 2019.
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Makalo Mohale joined the provincial legislature as a member following the elections.
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On 28 May 2019, Makalo Mohale was appointed MEC for Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, replacing Limakatso Mahasa.
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Makalo Mohale was tasked by premier Sisi Ntombela with resolving the issue of youth unemployment.
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Makalo Mohale became the MEC for Education in March 2023, following Mxolisi Dukwana's election as Premier of the Free State the previous month.
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Makalo Mohale was ranked too low on the ANC's list to be re-elected to the Provincial Legislature in the 2024 general election.