Premier Thandi Modise has appointed a provincial interim structure that should pave the way towards the formal launch of the African Peer Review Mechanism Provincial General Council (APRM PGC) for the North West province.
Members of the interim APRM PGC met with Premier Modise for clarity on their terms of reference in Mahikeng yesterday. “An inclusive and permanent structure has to be in place to lead implementation of the programme of action to continuously evaluate progress the province and country is registering and challenges we are facing towards addressing issues of governance and socio-economic importance,” Premier Modise told members of the interim APRM PGC.
The premier said that the APRM PGC would also be critical in galvanizing communities for full participation in the second phase of the APRM process. Modise has given the seven member interim structure charged with the responsibility to identify all stakeholders to participate in the revival of the PGC and laying of the foundation for the permanent structure on APRM three months to conclude its work.
The leader of government business in the provincial legislature and MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport, Raymond Elisha has been appointed as the chair the interim APRM PGC.
Other members representing their constituencies on the interim PGC are Tshepo Mashiane from the APRM National Governing Council, Kgosi Moshe Mabe from the North West House of Traditional Leaders, Rev Tebogo Mpa from the Provincial Anti-Corruption Forum, Ms Bosa Ledwaba from the Progressive Women Forum, COSATU Provincial Secretary Solly Phetoe from Labour and Ms Raisibe Tshweu from South African National NGO Coalition(SANGOCO)
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Lesiba Moses Kgwele, spokesperson
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