Patrick Mabilo

Solomon Patrick Mabilo is a South African politician from the Northern Cape who has been serving as the Executive Mayor of the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality centred around Kimberley. A member of the African National Congress (ANC), he was previously a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa (2014–2017) and the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature (2018; 2009–2014). Within the Northern Cape provincial government, he served as the MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison (2009–2013) and the MEC for Environment and Nature Conservation (2013–2014).

The Honourable

Patrick Mabilo

Councillor
Executive Mayor of the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality
Assumed office
28 November 2018
Preceded byPule Thabane
Member of the National Assembly of South Africa
In office
21 May 2014 – 17 October 2017
Northern Cape MEC for Environment and Nature Conservation
In office
4 June 2013 – 21 May 2014
PremierSylvia Lucas
Preceded bySylvia Lucas
Succeeded byTiny Chotelo
Northern Cape MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison
In office
11 May 2009 – 5 June 2013
PremierHazel Jenkins
Preceded byUnknown
Succeeded byMac Jack
Member of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature
In office
27 February 2018 – October 2018
In office
6 May 2009 – 6 May 2014
Personal details
Born
Solomon Patrick Mabilo
NationalitySouth African
Political partyAfrican National Congress

Biography

Mabilo was born in Galeshewe, Kimberley. He soon became involved with the South African Democratic Teachers Union. He later became a member of the ANC and served on ANC structures.[1]

Mabilo was elected a Member of the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature in May 2009. Premier Hazel Jenkins appointed him to the post of MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison. He was sworn into the position on 11 May 2009.[2]

In June 2013, Sylvia Lucas became premier and appointed him to the post of MEC for Environment and Nature Conservation.[3]

In May 2014, Mabilo was elected to the National Assembly of South Africa. The Hawks soon announced that they were investigating him on fraud charges.[4] He resigned as an MP in October 2017.[5] He soon became an MPL again in February 2018, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Alvin Botes.[6]

In September 2018, Mabilo was announced as the incoming mayor, succeeding Mangaliso Matika, who resigned on 26 September.[7] At an October special council meeting, Pule Thabane was elected mayor over Mabilo.[8] The ANC soon expelled the councillors who voted to elect Thabane.[9] Mabilo was elected Executive Mayor in November 2018. He currently serves in the role.[10]

References
  1. Kwon Hoo, Sandi (17 September 2018). "'Ghost' named new mayor". DFA - Diamond Fields Advertiser. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  2. Tshivhidzo, Edwin (12 May 2009). "Northern Cape MECs announced". SA News.gov. Kimberley. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  3. "John Block remains as Northern Cape reshuffles executive". TimesLIVE. 5 June 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  4. "Fraud case against new MP". IOL. 22 May 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  5. Kwon Hoo, Sandi (27 November 2017). "Under-fire Botes has change of heart". DFA - Diamond Fields Advertiser. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  6. Wildenboer, Norma (28 February 2018). "Patrick Mabilo sworn in as new MPL". DFA - Diamond Fields Advertiser. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  7. Kwon Hoo, Sandi (14 September 2018). "New mayor announced for Sol Plaatje municipality". OFM. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  8. "ANC opposes Sol Plaatje's newly-elected Executive Mayor". SABC News. 25 October 2018. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  9. Felem, Ayanda Frances (26 October 2019). "ANC NC expels 9 Sol Plaatje councillors". EWN. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  10. Kwon Hoo, Sandi (29 November 2018). "Mabilo is new mayor". DFA - Diamond Fields Advertiser. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
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