The United African Transformation (UAT) is celebrating the swearing-in of one of its members, Honourable Magate Justice Nchabeleng, as a Member of the Limpopo Provincial Legislature on Monday, August 10 at the Paliamentary Village in Polokwane.
The party described Nchabeleng’s appointment as a significant milestone that reflects its continued growth and commitment to placing what it calls principled, disciplined and people-centred leaders in positions of public responsibility.
Nchabeleng is expected to use his position in the provincial legislature to advocate for stronger oversight, responsive governance, economic empowerment and improved service delivery in Limpopo.
Ahead of his swearing-in, Nchabeleng said fighting corruption would be among his foremost priorities.
“My foremost priority is to fight corruption in the province, which continues to deprive our people of opportunities and development,” he said.
“Corruption flourishes when public office is abused for political interests, and this must come to an end.”
Nchabeleng also raised concerns about the distribution of economic benefits from Limpopo’s mineral resources, particularly in the Sekhukhune District.
He said communities living in mineral-rich areas were not benefiting sufficiently from the economic opportunities generated by the province’s resources.
“Limpopo is richly blessed with mineral resources, particularly in the Sekhukhune District. Yet the benefits of these resources are not reaching the broader community,” he said.
According to Nchabeleng, employment and economic opportunities are often concentrated among people with political connections, leaving many residents without jobs or meaningful economic opportunities.
“Employment and economic opportunities are too often reserved for a politically connected few, while many deserving residents remain unemployed. This injustice cannot continue,” he said.
Nchabeleng further pledged to use his position in the legislature to hold the provincial executive accountable for commitments made to the people of Limpopo.
He criticised what he described as a gap between promises made during the State of the Province Address and actual progress experienced by communities.
“The people of Limpopo deserve a government that delivers on its promises. During the State of the Province Address, many commitments were made, but our communities have seen little progress,” he said.
“I will use my position in the Legislature to hold the executive accountable and ensure that promises made to the people are translated into meaningful action.”
UAT said it was confident that Nchabeleng would become a strong voice for Limpopo residents and uphold the organisation’s principles of ethical leadership, accountability and practical solutions.
The organisation congratulated Nchabeleng on his swearing-in and wished him strength and wisdom as he begins his responsibilities in the provincial legislature.
His arrival in the legislature is expected to add another voice to debates around corruption, service delivery, economic empowerment and the benefits of Limpopo’s mineral wealth.
