BY Staff Reporter

North West Premier Thandi Modise has welcomed police investigation into the alleged murder plot against Chairperson of Select Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) in the North West Provincial Legislature, Patrick Chauke as published on page 1, 4 and 5 of “Sowetan” of Monday 11 March 2013.

Premier Modise has also noted that the Department of Social Development, Women and Children has terminated its relationship with Dan Selebano and trusts that the investigations by the organised crime unit, the Hawks, will shed light into the authenticity of the allegations which she views in a serious light.

The Premier as a former Chairperson of the Defence committee in the National Assembly and Speaker of the North West Provincial Legislature understands oversight by portfolio committees in the Provincial Legislature and distances herself from those who see SCOPA, its chairperson and the Members of the Provincial Legislature as threats.

She remains committed to clean governance and welcomes efforts that support her stance against maladministration, fraud and corruption irrespective of who is involved.