Frances Beatrice Marshoff (born 17 September 1957) was Premier of the Free State from 2004 to 2009. She succeeded Winkie Direko to the position on 22 April 2004, and was replaced by Ace Magashule on 6 May 2009. Marshoff is also a registered nurse and was previously Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Social Development in the Free State (June 2001 - 21 April 2004). Before that, she was a member of Parliament for the African National Congress (1994–1999). References 1957 births Living people People from Bloemfontein Premiers of the Free State (province) African National Congress politicians Women premiers of South African provinces South African nurses Members of the Free State Provincial Legislature