By Johnathan Paoli
The African National Congress (ANC) in the Free State has taken the drastic step of removing mayors, speakers and chief whips in seven struggling municipalities, citing persistent governance failures, financial irregularities and allegations of corruption.
The decision, announced on Thursday following a special sitting of the provincial executive committee (PEC) in Mangaung, affects the municipalities of Mafube, Moqhaka, Letsemeng, Nketoana, Nala, Masilonyana and the Lejweleputswa District.
ANC provincial secretary Polediso Motsoeneng said the reshuffle was part of a wider intervention to stabilise municipalities plagued by persistent audit disclaimers, weak leadership and poor service delivery.
“Communities have endured years of poor governance and allegations of corruption. The ANC has a responsibility to act decisively to restore credibility and ensure basic services reach our people,” Motsoeneng told the media.
Local government in the Free State has long been under scrutiny for collapsing infrastructure, mismanagement of public funds and widespread
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