Howard Yawa

Howard Yawa
Member of the North West Executive Council for Public Safety
In office
8 May 2009 – 25 November 2010
PremierMaureen Modiselle
Preceded byFrans Vilakazi (for Roads, Transport and Safety)
Succeeded byDesbo Mohono (for Human Settlements, Safety and Liaison)
Personal details
CitizenshipSouth Africa
Political partyAfrican National Congress

Howard Debeza Yawa was a South African politician who represented the African National Congress (ANC) in the North West Provincial Legislature and North West Executive Council. Under Premier Edna Molewa, he served as Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Public Works from April 2004 until May 2007[1] and as MEC for Local Government and Housing from May 2007 until May 2009.[2] After the 2009 general election, he served as MEC for Public Safety under Premier Maureen Modiselle.[3] He was fired from the latter position in November 2010 by Modiselle's successor, Thandi Modise.[4]

  1. ^ "Molewa: Appointment of North West Executive Council members". Polity. 30 April 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  2. ^ Peete, Fana (24 August 2005). "Duma keeps his job in North West reshuffle". IOL. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  3. ^ "North West premier Modiselle announces her cabinet". The Mail & Guardian. 8 May 2009. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
  4. ^ "North West premier reshuffles provincial cabinet". The Mail & Guardian. 25 November 2010. Retrieved 11 January 2023.