# The Democratic Alliance welcomes the removal of Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko but warns that appointing Faith Mazibuko shows premier Panyaza Lesufi prioritises cadre deployment over competence. The DA’s Jack Bloom cites Mazibuko’s unimpressive record and controversial past, including costly legal settlements, as reasons the department is unlikely to improve. Bloom vowed to scrutinise the MEC and hold her accountable for failures affecting patients across Gauteng:
DA slams Lesufi’s Health MEC appointment [SOUND]
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