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Mr Sipho B. Mhlambi
Commenced duties: 2 November 2026
INSTITUTIONAL NEWS
2 NOVEMBER 2026
The Free State Legislature welcomes Mr Sipho B. Mhlambi as its new Secretary, bringing more than three decades of public-sector experience.
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INSTITUTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT · 2 NOVEMBER 2026
The Speaker of the Free State Legislature is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Sipho B. Mhlambi as the new Secretary to the Legislature. Mr Mhlambi commenced his duties on 2 November 2026.
Mr Mhlambi brings more than three decades of professional experience spanning legal services, municipal administration, corporate governance and public-sector management.
Before joining the Legislature, he served as Director: Support Services at the Free State Provincial Treasury from July 2018, having acted in the position since March 2015. His responsibilities included legal advisory services, policy development, strategic planning, labour relations, litigation and contract management. He also administered a directorate encompassing legal services, labour relations, communications, security and special programmes.
His previous leadership positions include Municipal Manager at Dihlabeng Local Municipality; Chief Operating Officer and Director of Corporate Services at Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality; Executive Manager: Legal Services at Matjhabeng Local Municipality; and Chief Executive Officer (Town Clerk) at Virginia Transitional Local Council. His professional background also includes service as a public prosecutor.
Mr Mhlambi holds a BJuris degree from the University of the Western Cape and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree. His areas of expertise include legislative compliance, human capital management, dispute resolution, policy development, strategic planning, and performance monitoring and evaluation.
In his first interaction with management and staff, Mr Mhlambi outlined a leadership approach centred on professionalism, accountability and institutional integrity. His overarching commitment is to address institutional weaknesses, strengthen individual responsibility and build an administration that effectively supports the Legislature’s constitutional mandate and serves the people of the Free State.
The Free State Legislature welcomes Mr Mhlambi and wishes him success in his new role.
PREVIOUS INSTITUTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT
The Free State Legislature has been informed by the family of former Member of the Provincial Legislature, Mr Thembeni Nxangisa, of his passing on 23 July 2026.
The Free State Legislature joins the Nxangisa family, the African National Congress, and the broader community of the Free State in mourning the passing of former MPL Mr Thembeni Nxangisa.
Mr Nxangisa was a Member of the 6th Free State Provincial Legislature (2019–2024). During this period, he served as MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, later as MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, as Chief Whip of the majority party, and as Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Economic Development.
Speaker of the Legislature, Hon. Mxolisi Dukwana, extended condolences on behalf of the institution:
“We have lost a dedicated public representative who served the people of the Free State across several portfolios during his time in this Legislature. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and comrades during this time of grief.”
The Legislature will announce memorial and funeral details as soon as these are confirmed by the family.
Rest in peace, Mr T. Nxangisa.
This announcement is retained from the existing page as part of the public record.
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