Makalo Petrus Mohale

Makalo Petrus Mohale is a South African lawyer and African National Congress politician who served as the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Education in the Free State from 2023 until 2024. He has previously been the MEC for Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DESTEA) from May 2019 until March 2023. Mohale is the provincial chairperson of the African National Congress Youth League.

Early life and education Mohale grew up in Botshabelo, a township east of Bloemfontein in the Orange Free State Province. He holds an LLB degree from the University of South Africa and a BCom degree from the University of the Free State. He holds a post-graduate diploma in law, a post-graduate diploma in contracting and a diploma in corporate law from the University of Johannesburg.

Career Political career Mohale became active in politics while at the University of the Free State.

In 2017, he endorsed Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma's campaign for national ANC president.

Professional career In 2004, he did his law articles in Bloemfontein, the provincial capital. He was tasked by premier Sisi Ntombela with resolving the issue of youth unemployment.

In February 2020, Mohale and a delegation from the department completed a nine-day investment drive in Turkey.

Mohale became the MEC for Education in March 2023, following Mxolisi Dukwana's election as Premier of the Free State the previous month.

Makalo was ranked too low on the ANC's list to be re-elected to the Provincial Legislature in the 2024 general election. Mantlhake Maboya succeeded him as the MEC for Education.