Profile of the MEC

PROFILE: MR. TEBOHO ‘’SAKI’’ MOKOENA
Current Position

  • Saki Mokoena is South African politician and was appointed MEC for Department of CoGTA and Human Settlements in Free State on 20th June 2024 Previous Portfolios
  • MEC for Department of Agriculture and Rural Development from March 2023 to June 2024

Personal Details

  • Born on 08 January 1974
  • Born and bred in Free State Province Thabo Mofutsanyane Region, Bethlehem.
  • He has dedicated his life in serving the people.

Academic Qualifications

  • Mokoena began attending school in Bethlehem Comprehensive School where he completed his Matric
  • Certificate in Events Management (UCT Short courses)
  • Holds Higher Certificate in Economics (Unisa)
  • Final year BCom student in Economics (Unisa)

Work-related Experience

  • Chief of Staff – Finance Ministry (National Treasury)
  • Chief of staff – Home Affairs Ministry
  • ANC National Elections Manager

Political Background

  • Mr. Saki Mokoena is currently the Free State Provincial Head of Elections campaign.
  • Saki Mokoena is a product of the ANC Youth League, a renowned ANC hard worker, Mokoena has been involved in ANC politics since late 1980s, when he joined the ANC Youth League, and has been a loyal member since then.
  • Mokoena is a former Provincial Secretary (10years) of ANCYL in the Free State.
  • Former NEC Member of the ANCYL
  • Former Elections manager of the ANC National elections.
  • ANC Northwest Provincial task team coordinator (3years)
  • He is currently a member of the Provincial Executive Committee and Head of Elections in the Province.
  • Mokoena is a seasoned activist, a product of the ANCYL, a strong administrator, and a skilled Organizer