Political tensions and allegations of selfish interests have emerged as major stumbling blocks in the reconfiguration of municipal troikas in the Nala and Masilonyana local municipalities, threatening efforts to stabilise governance and improve service delivery.
What was expected to be a smooth lea...
Free State MEC for Community Safety, Roads and Transport, Jabu Mbalula, has been appointed acting Premier of the province for the next two weeks.
Mbalula was sworn in on Monday at the Free State Division of the High Court, where he officially assumed the role.
He will serve in the position while Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae undertakes official duties in Italy and China from 4 to 14 May.
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Director-General Dr Molefinyane Phera and Acting Deputy Director-General for Corporate Administration, Advocate Kuni Ditira. The appointment was officiated by Judge President Cagney John Musi.
Meanwhile, MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs Elzabe Rockman has also been sworn in as acting MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism.
Rockman will serve in the acting role for the same period as Mbalula.
