The Office of the Premier in the Free State has announced plans to establish a team that, working with the municipality, will aim to build capacity in the embattled Mafube local municipality in Frankfort.
Free State Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae made this announcement during a meeting of the Free State Executive Council with the council of Mafube local municipality in Frankfort.
“The Auditor-General raised a number of issues regarding Mafube local municipality, one of them being whether people appointed have the necessary capacity to execute their duties. The team that will be established by the Office of the Premier will therefore help to build capacity,” said Letsoha-Mathae.
She pointed out that the intervention by the provincial government should not be viewed as interference but as assistance.
“This is one of the municipalities facing challenges. During a recent meeting with the Auditor General, she raised concerns about the state of this municipality
You’ve reached your free article limit
Subscribe to enjoy unlimited access to trusted journalism. Start your free trial today.
Start your FREE trial nowNeed help? molokom@insideeducation.co.za
