By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
7 April 2025- The newly appointed North West Housing Corporation (NWHC) interim board, held a meet-and-greet session with management and staff at the NWHC offices in Mahikeng, following their appointment by the North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Oageng Molapisi.
The NWHC CEO, Sello Mogodiri said the engagement focused on fostering collaboration and aligning strategic priorities. Mogodiri said the programme included a formal induction session, where Molapisi addressed the board and management.
“He emphasised the need to prioritise Smart and Mega City projects, highlighting the Lokaleng/Mahikeng Student City
project as an urgent priority due to growing public interest and traditional leadership concerns. Molapisi also called for the swift review of the NWHC Act and
urged strong cooperation between the board and executive management.
“The board received a presentation on the entity’s operational performance, finances and governance framework. Key areas discussed included the 2024/25
Quarterly Performance Reports, Strategic and Annual Performance Plans, Audit Outcomes, and the Revenue Enhancement Strategy,” he said.
Mogodiri further said the Chairperson of interim board, Dr Manketsi Tlhape, welcomed the opportunity to serve and committed to strengthening governance, accountability, and the Corporation’s role in delivering sustainable human settlements across the province. He added that they reaffirmed management’s commitment to working closely with the board.
“We will ensure that you receive all the necessary information and that our operations remain transparent. I believe your combined experience will bring valuable insight and wisdom to help us improve service delivery.
“The session concluded with a joint commitment to uphold good governance, transparency, and effective service delivery in line with the developmental goals
of the North West Provincial Government,” said Mogodiri.
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