Picture: The Director General, Mosweu Paul Mogotlhe
By REGINALD KANYANE
10 March 2026- North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi has extended the term of office of the Director General, Mosweu Paul Mogotlhe. Mokgosi said the 5-year employment contract was due to end on 31 March 2026, and has been extended with a further three years, until 31 March 2029.
He further said his decision to extend Mogotlhe’s employment contract follows an assessment of the critical role played by the Office of the Premier in strengthening the capacity of the provincial administration, coordinating efforts to accelerate service delivery and maintaining stability within the administration. Mokgosi said this decision is within the Premier’s constitutional and legislative authority as the Executive Authority of the Office of the Premier, to ensure the effective functioning of the provincial government.
“I would like to express my satisfaction with the Director General’s performance, emphasising that his firm leadership and commitment to effective governance have steadily strengthened the provincial administration and the Office of the Premier’s capacity to coordinate and monitor the implementation of the provincial government’s priorities.
“The extension of the Director General’s contract will not only ensure continuity in leadership and stability within the North West Provincial Government administration, but will contribute a great deal towards enhancing the provincial government’s ability to serve our communities,” he said. Mokgosi wished Mogotlhe well in the continued execution of his strategic responsibilities.
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