By BAKANG MOKOTO
15 July 2025- North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Oageng Molapisi said he has invoked Section 106 of the Municipal Systems Act to investigate allegations of maladministration and malfeasance in Madibeng. Molapisi said he has appointed a law firm to conduct an investigation, which will amongst other things, focus on irregular appointment of municipal officials and service providers.
He further said this will include failure by council to convene statutory meetings as prescribed by legislation and rules of order of council. Molapisi added that the investigation follows a directive by the Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, who had requested him to conduct an investigation in the municipality in terms of Section 106 of the Municipal Systems Act.
“The investigation will be conducted in the next three months after which a report with clear recommendations will be presented to me. So, we appeal to the councillors of Madibeng Local Municipality to offer their support to ensure a successful investigation.
“The allegations are of a serious nature and we expect councillors and officials of the municipality to cooperate and assist in providing the necessary information that will assist the investigation,” he said.
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