The functions of the two departments have been separated from the previous finance, economy and enterprise development department, and the education and sports development department, respectively.
But at least one ally of Mahumapelo, Tsotso Tlhapi, came in as the new arts, culture and sports MEC — becoming one of the two new names in the provincial executive including Kenetswe Mosenogi, who took over the new economic development, environment and tourism department. Education was previously paired with sports development, and the latter has now become a function of the new arts, culture, sports and recreation department.