Jacob Mamabolo

Phalama Jacob Mamabolo (born 10 March 1969) is a South African politician of the African National Congress. He was elected to the Gauteng Provincial Legislature in the 2014 election, and was appointed Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Human Settlement and COGTA. He served in this position until his appointment as the MEC for Infrastructure Development in February 2016. Mamabolo became the MEC for Roads and Transport in 2019. In October 2022, Mamabolo was promoted to MEC for Finance. Following the 2024 provincial election, he was appointed MEC for Infrastructure Development and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.

He is the current provincial secretary of the South African Communist Party.

Early life and education Mamabolo was born on 10 March 1969. He has a senior diploma in teaching, a degree in law, and a master's degree in public administration. He is currently studying towards a Ph.D. in Public Administration at the University of South Africa. He became the MEC for Infrastructure Development in February 2016. Makhura made Mamabolo the MEC for Roads and Transport in 2019.

On 30 July 2020, Bandile Masuku, the MEC for Health, was placed on leave amid a personal protective equipment scandal. Mamabolo acted as MEC during Masuku's leave.

On 7 October 2022, Mamabolo was appointed as Finance MEC by newly elected premier Panyaza Lesufi. Lesufi tasked him with ensuring that the controversial e-tolls will be scrapped.

Following the 2024 provincial election, Mamabolo was appointed as the MEC for the newly established Infrastructure Development and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs portfolio by premier Lesufi.