Facebook: North West MEC for DEDECT, Kenetswe Mosenogi
By STAFF REPORTER
North West MEC for the Department of Economic Development, Conservation, and Tourism (DEDECT), Kenetswe Mosenogi is ‘under fire’ for allegedly appointing the former Ngaka Modiri Molema municipal manager, Mokgele Mojaki as the accounting officer at the North West Development Corporation (NWDC) subsidiary, Signal Developments.
According to the Democratic Alliance (DA), the controversial Mojaki’s appointment was irregular. DA provincial spokesperson on Economic Development, Jacqueline Theologo said Mosenogi allegedly appointed Mojaki in March 2020, even after obtaining legal advice that substantiated this irregularity in April 2020.
“Mosenogi only withdrew the appointment of Mojaki in August 2020 after they pushed for answers. As per the guidelines provided in the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Mosenogi is designated to appoint the board members and accounting officers of subsidiaries such as Signal Developments, which falls under the NWDC.
“Mosenogi seemingly abused her powers for political gain. We will lodge a case with the Public Protector to investigate the irregular appointment, the salary Mojaki received during his appointment, and also the details surrounding the withdrawal of the appointment,” Theologo said.
However, the DEDECT spokesperson, Dumisa Seshabela said: “The North West Development Corporation Limited Act, 9 of 1995 (the act) is silent of the appointment of anyone in subsidiaries.
“Section (14) (2) of the act states that the Board may of its own motion submit to the responsible member any matter for decision. Section 1 of the act states that a responsible member means the Member of the Executive Council responsible for Economic Affairs.”
She said Mosenogi received a request from the Board to approve the appointment of the Accounting Authority of Signal Development in line with the above provision in the act. Seshabela added that the Board has since rescinded its decision to appoint Mojaki, and Mosenogi has set aside the appointment accordingly.
Mojaki was earning around R54 000 per month during his stay at Signal Developments.
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