Premier Nono Maloyi has since appointed Lazarus Mokgosi who will take over as the new MEC for Social Development with effect from 12 July 2023.

The spokesperson in the Office of the Premier, Sello Tatai, said the intervention is making positive progress and nearing completion. Tatai said the public will be informed in due course of the outcome of various areas of intervention in the Department.

Meanwhile, Premier Maloyi said: “I wish to take this opportunity to inform the people of the North West of my decision in terms of Section 132 (2) of the Constitution of the Republic to effect changes in the composition of the Provincial Executive Council by releasing Honorable Boitumelo Moiloa from her position as a Member of the Executive responsible for Social Development.”

The suspension follows allegations that Social Development MEC Boitumelo Moiloa and head of department, Relebohile Mafokane have been at each other’s throats for over a year, which has divided the department and caused instability.
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The Head of the Department (HOD), Relebohile Mafokane, is said to be on leave.

However, another acting HOD will continue with his acting role until the end of July 2023. "I wish to take this opportunity to thank honourable Moiloa for her contribution during her tenure as MEC. I congratulate the new MEC and wish him all the best as he assumes his new position as the MEC responsible for Social Development," Maloyi added.

North West Social Development MEC Boitumelo Moiloa has invited “anyone to present substantive evidence of any corrupt activity” in the distribution of relief food parcels across the provincehttps://t.co/vAIeWyz4L8 pic.twitter.com/K6Kwpy7nKf

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Maloyi was appointed acting premier while premier Bushy Maape recovers from surgery in June 2023.

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Tatai, said following a successful orthopaedic procedure, Premier Maape has been advised by doctors to take time off for his recuperation.

Tatai said as a result, Premier Maape has appointed Maloyi, who is also Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC and ANC Provincial Executive Committee chairperson, to act on his behalf.

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