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By OBAKENG MAJE
The ANCYL in North West said the North West Premier, Bushy Maape must go to an early retirement. It’s been a few months now since Maape was missing in action due to illness. According to the ANCYL provincial secretary, Tshiame Tsotetsi, the premiership position is strategic and a bedrock of the implementation of key government policy in particular and service delivery in general.
Tsotetsi further said a lack thereof, makes it arduous for government to properly function. He added that the people of North West deserve a full complement of leadership in order for them to realise their desired goals.
“It is worth noting that, Maape has excelled with distinction in stabilisation of government post-administration. We have seen steady improvement in all departments post-administration.
“There is empirical evidence that, a substantial Premier will assist in the implementation of government work. The engagement pertaining to this matter must ensue in the movement and way forward must ensue,” he said.
Tsotetsi said, they will have a consultative engagement with the ANC in the province to discuss the matter forward.
Maape spokesperson, Sello Tatai said then: “Maape underwent a surgery. He was admitted to Wilmed Park Hospital in Klerksdorp for a minor orthopedic procedure. So, the North West Provincial Government (NWPG) wishes to inform the public and residents of the province that, the surgery was successful and Maape is recuperating well.
“The doctors are happy with his recovery. The Members of the Executive Council (MECs) and the Office of the Premier have sent their good wishes to Maape, who is due to resume his normal official schedule in the coming week.”
However, Maape is still laid-off sick and has not returned to his duties until this day.
Meanwhile, at the time, the ANC provincial secretary, Louis Diremelo said, the Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) succinctly call for calm amongst its supporters and the community at large, as Maape is recovering well. Diremelo said they want to affirm that, the ANC led-government will continue in its quest to render quality services to the North West community in line with the party’s manifesto.
“The media will be kept abreast, however, we appeal that Maape and family be given space, while he recuperates during this time. We wish him a speedy recovery and good health,” said Diremelo.
The North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Nono Maloyi has since been appointed as the North West acting Premier.
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