By OBAKENG MAJE
4 June 2025- Disgruntled whistle-blower at the North West Department of Community Safety and Transport Management said ‘jobs for pals’ at the department has demoralised them. The highly-placed source who refused to be named for fear of reprisal, accused the North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng of interference.
“There is a traffic officers’ recruitment learnership program at the department. However, those who were initially selected were removed from the list and replaced by individuals who are close to Morweng and his associates.
“A culture of jobs for pals at the department has led to maladministration. You bring individuals without skills simply because they have connections. The department continues to make poor decision-making under the stewardship of the Head of Department (HOD), Dr Hans Kekana and Morweng as political head,” said the source.
The source said most of the names on the list are related to some panellists, including Morweng. The source said there is a certain Kabelo Morweng on the list, who is believed to be Morweng’s brother.
Meanwhile, the North West Department of Community Safety and Transport Management spokesperson, Oshebeng Alpheus Koonyaditse said: “I’ve just spoken to HOD. He says we will reply after the Portfolio Committee meeting tomorrow.”
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