Sello Moloto (born August 27, 1964 in Claremont Village,

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) is the former premier of

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.Gabara, Nthambeleni. "Limpopo's Newly Elected Premier Announces His Exco." Bua News. 6 May 2009. Web. 9 Nov. 2010. . He was succeeded by

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on March 3, 2009 when he switched from the

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to the Congress of the People and was designated as COPE's candidate for premier of Limpopo; he did not regain his seat in the later

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. His wife, Ramokone Moloto, died in July 2009.Dube, Mpho. "Lim Mourns Ex-first Lady’s Death." Polokwane Observer Online. 29 July 2009. Web. 9 Nov. 2010. <>.

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1964 births Living people People from Mogalakwena Local Municipality Northern Sotho people African National Congress politicians Congress of the People (South African political party) politicians Premiers of Limpopo Members of the Limpopo Provincial Legislature {{Limpopo-politician-stub