ANC Norman Mashabane regional chairperson and Mopani District municipal mayor Pule Shayi has called for the dismantling of the leadership slates and pleaded for party unity after being re-elected for the third time. He made his call during his address at Karibu lodge outside Tzaneen in Limpopo. Shayi, who was leading what was dubbed as… Continue reading Pule Shayi calls for Unity after Winning Third Term as ANC Norman Mashabane Regional Chairperson
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EXPOSED: Mopani District Municipality’s 177 Ghost Workers on Full Salary
The Mopani District Municipality in Limpopo has 177 non-existent Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) workers, including foreign nationals whose details are used to defraud the municipality. The district’s Internal audit unit conducted verification of EPWP beneficiaries in May 2024 where all the beneficiaries were requested to go to the office with ID cards. Out of… Continue reading EXPOSED: Mopani District Municipality’s 177 Ghost Workers on Full Salary
Fists, Chairs Fly as ANC Branch Meetings Descend into Chaos
ANC branch general meetings (BGMs) held to nominate delegates and preferred leaders ahead of the regional conferences in Limpopo have descended into chaos, with fists flying and members hurling each other with chairs. Over the weekend, the incidents happened at different branches in the Norman Mashabane (Mopani), Peter Mokaba (Capricorn), and Sekhukhune regions, as warring… Continue reading Fists, Chairs Fly as ANC Branch Meetings Descend into Chaos
Limpopo Municipal Manager Denies Suspension, Threatens Legal Action
A Limpopo municipal manager has denied claims that the council has suspended him, saying he is still in office because he has received no suspension letter. Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality’s accounting officer, Dr Kgoshi Lucas Pilusa, says he will take legal action should he be suspended illegally and for dubious reasons. Speaking to African Times on Tuesday… Continue reading Limpopo Municipal Manager Denies Suspension, Threatens Legal Action
Goodman Mitileni Touted As Next Mopani ANC Regional Chair
SOME ANC branches and leaders in Limpopo have vowed to block Norman Mashabane (Mopani) regional chairperson Pule Shayi’s quest for a third term, saying it would divide the party and destabilize service delivery in the district municipality. Instead, they said they wanted regional secretary Goodman Mitileni to take over because he was the best person… Continue reading Goodman Mitileni Touted As Next Mopani ANC Regional Chair