By OBAKENG MAJE
The newly-elected ANC in North West has appointed enigmatic Tumelo Maruping as its new spokesperson. Taung-born politician came through ANC ranks under the tutelage of the former ANCYL president, Collen Maine.
Maruping, who was born and bred in Matseng village in Taung, completed his matric at Batlhaping High School and later moved to Mahikeng to further his studies at the North West University (NWU).
“It is an honour to be appointed as the new ANC provincial spokesperson. I started my political career back in school while doing Grade 12. So, my political activism escalated, while I was at the university.
“I was part of the Student Representatives Council (SRC). I obtained my Honours Degree in Social Development studies and worked for the North West Social Development as a social worker/ probation officer,” he said.
Maruping was later recruited by the former North West MEC for Social Development, Collen Maine to his office. He also moved with Maine after he was re-deployed as the North West MEC for Local Government and Traditional Affairs.
“In 2015, I moved to the ANC Headquarters, Chief Albert Luthuli House in Johannesburg after Mr Maine was elected as the new ANCYL President. So, for the past seven years, I’ve been working in the ANC.
“I also worked in the Office of the Presidency for monitoring and evaluation unit after the dissolution of the ANCYL,” said Maruping.
Meanwhile, the newly elected ANC provincial secretary, Louis Diremelo said: “Yes, I can confirm that we have appointed Mr Maruping as the new ANC provincial spokesperson and we have confidence in him. His experience will add value to the ANC PEC as he has vast experience.”
Maruping was also elected as a PEC member.
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