Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko

Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko (born 8 June 1966) is a South African politician and a member of the African National Congress. She has served as the Gauteng MEC (Member of the Executive Council) for Social Development since April 2026. She was the MEC for Finance and e-Government from May 2019 until October 2022 and the MEC for Health and Wellness from October 2022 until June 2024. Nkomo-Ralehoko was elected to the Gauteng Provincial Legislature in June 1999.

She briefly served as the Education MEC in May 2019. She was the deputy speaker of the Gauteng legislature from March 2018 until May 2019. Nkomo-Ralehoko was also the Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development between May and June 2009.

Early life and education Nkomo-Ralehoko was born in 1966 in Ngcobo in the Eastern Cape Province. She matriculated from Nyanga Senior Secondary School. After matric, she moved to the Transvaal Province where her father lived. She studied office administration at a Vaal college. Due to a fallout between her and premier Nomvula Mokonyane, she resigned as MEC on 5 June. She was then appointed chairperson of the roads and transport committee in the legislature.

Following the 2014 election, Nkomo-Ralehoko became the legislature's chair of chairs. After the 2019 election held on 8 May, premier David Makhura selected her to be the new Education MEC, succeeding Panyaza Lesufi, who was made the MEC for Finance and e-Government.

On 27 June 2022, Nkomo-Ralehoko, who had previously served as the deputy provincial secretary of the ANC, was elected as the deputy provincial chairperson. Following the election of Panyaza Lesufi as Gauteng premier in October 2022, she was appointed MEC for Health and Wellness.

Nkomo-Ralehoko was reappointed as the MEC for Health and Wellness by premier Lesufi following the 2024 provincial election. In February 2026, Nkomo-Ralehoko came under scrutiny with calls for her to be fired after saying that some patients in Gauteng hospitals prefer to sleep on the floor.

On 1 April 2026, Nkomo-Ralehoko was appointed MEC for Social Development.

Personal life Nkomo-Ralehoko has two sons. She is a supporter of the Orlando Pirates.