MEC Gaoage Molapisi invokes Section 106 Investigations in Madibeng Local Municipality

 MEC For Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Gaoage Oageng Molapisi has invoked Section 106, of the Municipal Systems Act to investigate allegations of maladministration and malfeasance in Madibeng.

MEC Molapisi has appointed a law firm to conduct an investigation which will amongst other things, focus on irregular appointment of municipal officials and service providers, failure by council to convene statutory meetings as prescribed by legislation and rules of order of council. 

The investigation follows a directive by the Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, who had requested MEC Molapisi 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 the MEC.

MEC Molapisi, who was accompanied by Head of the Department, Dr Ben Bole appealed 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” remarked MEC Molapisi during a council sitting. 

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