As a province of South Africa, Limpopo province is governed through a parliamentary system of government.
Executive
The current Premier of Limpopo Province is Stanley Mathabatha who assumed office on 18 July 2013. This is the current Executive Council, as of 2019.
| Portfolio | MEC |
|---|---|
| Premier | Stanley Mathabatha |
| Agriculture | Nandi Ndalane |
| Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs | Basikopo Makamu |
| Economic Development, Environment and Tourism | Thabo Andrew Mokone |
| Education | Polly Boshielo |
| Health | Phophi Ramathuba |
| Social Development | Nkakareng Rakgoale |
| Provincial Treasury | Charles Seaparo Sekoati |
| Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure | Dickson Masemola |
| Transport and Community Safety | Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya |
| Sport, Arts and Culture | Thandi Moraka |
Legislative
The legislative functions of the provincial government are carried out by the Limpopo Legislature, which elects the leader of the largest party or coalition in the legislature as the premier of the province.