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‘Situation in Kagisano-Molopo Local Municipality is deeply concerning’

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Picture: The North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Oageng  Molapisi

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

30 June 2025- The North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Oageng  Molapisi said he has noted the statement issued by the Standing Committee on Provincial Public Accounts (SCOPA) regarding the state of governance in the Kagisano-Molopo Local Municipality. Molapisi said he agrees with the committee that the continued failure by the municipal council to elect a mayor is a “clear violation of governance norms, with serious implications for oversight, service delivery, and accountability.”

He said he also supports the permanent appointment of the mayor for municipal governance stability. Molapisi further said during the invocation of Section 139(1)(a), he had directed the municipality to finalize the election of the mayor.

“Although notable progress and commitment on the side of the administration since the invocation of Section 139(1)(a), the situation in Kagisano-Molopo is deeply concerning and cannot be ignored. The residents of the municipality deserve effective, accountable leadership and a council that upholds the rule of law and serves the public interest.

“In addition to the report to be submitted by the Speaker of Council as directed by SCOPA, the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs will send a senior delegation to Kagisano-Molopo in the coming week to engage with the municipal council, provide legal guidance, and ensure that the municipality urgently complies with the legislative requirements for the election of a mayor or acting mayor,” he added.

Molapisi thanks SCOPA for its vigilant oversight and reiterates his department’s commitment to clean governance, ethical leadership, and the urgent restoration of the rule of law across all municipalities in the province.

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ANC Caucus congratulates newly-appointed interim NWHC Board

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Picture: The newly appointed interim NWHC Board

By REGINALD KANYANE

8 April 2025- The African National Congress (ANC) in the North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL) on Tuesday congratulated the North West Housing Corporation (NWHC) Interim Board (IB) appointed by the North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Oageng Molapisi.

The ANC caucus leader, Motlalepula Rosho said except that they bring valuable governance experience into their new roles, none of the members of the IB were ever directly involved with the NWHC for them to be regarded as recycled. Rosho said the appointment of the IB is as per the decision of the COGTA Portfolio Committee chaired by Kgalalelo Makgokgowa, which insisted on the immediate appointment of the board until a permanent board is in place.

“She pointed out that the experiences, skills and expertise that members of the interim board collectively possess gives caucus confidence that it will deliver on their mandate and immediate tasks that include review of the current NWHC Act, as well as kickstart the process for the filling of the vacancy of the CEO.

“While good governance, prudent financial management and accountability must be on top of its agenda, the interim Board will fill the void that was left by the defunct structure and also ensure that all assets of the NWHC are accounted for and that there is a proper handover,” she said.

Rosho further said the legislature through the relevant ANC led Portfolio Committee will hold COGTA and its entity, the NWHC represented by the Interim Board accountable until a permanent board is in place. She added that, the Interim Board that assumed its responsibility as from 1 April 2025, is chaired by former Member of Parliament, Dr Manketsi Tlhape, who is to be deputised by former Member of the Provincial legislature (MPL), Kabelo Mataboge.

“Other members are Wendy Joy Nelson, Dikeledi Moagi, Ntobo Damelord Samuel Tsagae, Saboeng Sarah Nkatlo, Seatlathebe Ephraim Lepomane and Nomtsama Lenah Miga,” said Rosho.

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