Picture: EFF MPL in North West Provincial Legislature, Amogelang Matuane with the Speaker of NWPL, Dr Desbo Mohono/Supplied
By BAKANG MOKOTO
24 February 2026- The Speaker of the North West Provincial Legislature, Dr Desbo Mohono has welcomed Amogelang Jeannette Matuane as the new Member of the Provincial Legislature (MPL). Mohono said this follows the passing on of the late Modiegi Dikolomela from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on 2 February 2026.
She further said the EFF nominated Matuane who hails from Moretele village, near Taung. Mohono added that she is a former ward councillor at the Greater Taung Local Municipality (GTLM) as the next candidate to fill the casual vacancy.
“In terms of Section 107 of the Constitution, before a MPL begins to perform his or her functions in the legislature, he or she must swear or affirm faithfulness to the Republic and obedience to the Constitution in accordance with Schedule 2 of the Constitution.
“Matuane will benefit the legislature on its three mandates of oversight, law making and public participation. We welcome her as our member as we believe that she will work hard on fulfilling the work of different Portfolio and Select Committees of the Legislature,” she said.
Mohono said they will continue to celebrate the spirit of the late Dikolomela, who played a significant role on various committees which include Agriculture and Economic Development as well as the Multiparty Women Caucus.
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