She was appointed following the resignation of former MEC Wendy Matsemela on Tuesday 6 December 2022.<a href="https://www.ofm.co.za/article/centralsa/320543/north-west-mec-resigns-after-cabi.
MEC Mmaphefo Matsemela resigned with immediate effect on Tuesday 6 December 2022. A leaked letter of her resignation indicated that she resigned as a member of the North West Provincial Legislature.