Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae

Maqueen Joyce Letsoha-Mathae (born 3 February 1969)^[1] is a South African politician who is currently serving as the 8th Premier of the Free State.^[2] She was previously in the Free State Executive Council as the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Community Safety, Roads and Transport from March 2023 until June 2024.^[3][4] Letsoha-Mathae has been a Member of the Free State Provincial Legislature since March 2023.^[5] She is a member of the African National Congress.

Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae MPL
8th Premier of the Free State
Incumbent
Assumed office 14 June 2024
Preceded by	Mxolisi Dukwana
Member of the Free State Executive Council for Community Safety, Roads and Transport
In office 14 March 2023 – 14 June 2024
Premier	Mxolisi Dukwana
Preceded by	William Bulwane
Succeeded by	Jabu Mbalula
Member of the Free State Provincial Legislature
Incumbent
Assumed office 13 March 2023
Personal details
Born	(1969-02-03) 3 February 1969 (age 56)
Political party	African National Congress

Controversies

In October 2024, the Economic Freedom Fighters and ActionSA in the Free State accused Letsoha-Mathae and her husband of receiving millions of rands in bribes to secure a road contract in Tweespruit.^[6][7]