What is in the Post? For some time now, we have heard gossips, accusations, allegations, insults and observed loggerheads amongst both the political leadership of the Modimolle Local Municipality, who grew intolerance to each other without bearing the facts of their appointments at hearts. These animosities were given grace by either lack of knowledge and information or too much comprehension of statutes.
Whether the point might be, i find the basis for such episodes unwarranted and below the intelligence. The political or factional intolerance remains the key benefactor and a leading force to destabilize the overall functioning of the municipality and further subject residents to inhumane circumstances, however, reasoning to this challenge must be provided or if not, should be located. In the event of such provisions, the law should be in the nucleus of it all, understanding of it thereto, shall be a matter of opinion, but we are yet to understand whose responsibility it is to interpret factually what the law says, except those that must work with it on daily basis, either as managers, clerical staff or even political leadership. But at the end the law should be understood, respected and upheld. In terms of the Amended Municipal Systems Act, putting emphasis on Section 54A.1, (2) “A person appointed as municipal manager in terms of subsection (1) must at least have the skills, expertise, competencies and qualifications as prescribed.” Which in a logical sequence make provision for no nervous tension to appoint for as long as the post is advertised, shortlisted and interviews are conducted. Without understanding the ramification of having a person acting for a period above the legal prescriptions, the leadership seems not bothered, thus the provision of the same Act,(2A) (a)” A person appointed in terms of subsection (1)(b) may not be appointed to act for a period that exceeds three months.” Which the case in Modimolle is exceedingly opposed to the law. As a concerned resident of the Modimolle Local Municipality, i am entitled to knowing the future of the municipality and perhaps zoom a bit in on factors that might be derailing appointments and where does service delivery feature or who is a beneficiary of such a stall. After careful investigation and combination of facts, i felt it proper to declare Modimolle an Island. Letters, memos and legal pledge are since October been the discussion amongst ANC Councillors, and when the Council meeting is supposed to be held to deal with issues which will take Modimolle forward, it is characterised by infightings and anything unholy . The grapevine and societal rumour that is left by this monotonous activities is that the preference of the seniors in council are either not qualifying or are implicated in legally incorrect elements, which both allegations are refuted or are felt to deserve being swept under the rug, but this should not be the case for audience, rather we ask what is in the post? Should self serving interest supersede the tranquil of meticulous operations, and since the upholding of legal frameworks seems confusing to those that must implement them, then the public opinion experts should ask few questions which might be easily responded to. We are told that the vetting process has found that Roger Nkhumisha, the former Municipal Manager in Thabazimbi, is found to have a criminal case, apparently for eluding value added tax payment which he since settled the debts, therefore what kind of a criminal cases are off limits to appoint a person with experience and more than qualified? Our ears are also fed with languages that Matuma “Lolo” Selamolela, the former Manager Social Services in Modimolle is without qualifications necessary for the post and contradictory to the advert of the Municipal Manager as placed on the National Newspapers as encapsulated in the act. The Act says:” (3) If a post referred to in subsection (1)(a)(i) becomes vacant, the municipal council must— (a) advertise the post nationally to attract a pool of candidates nationwide; and (b) select from the pool of candidates a suitable person who complies with the prescribed requirements for appointment to the post.” Therefore one is tempted to ask also, that what was the criteria for short listing and that between vetting and interviewing which comes first, can it be that the system was violated or some of its aspects are thought of only when technicalities were needed to beef up arguments. What is it that is so special about the two amongst many applicants, which backs senior politician to allow services to suffer, have an acting municipal manager doing so above the duration prescribed by the act, isn’t all this fruitless expenditure? I am soberly making a call to residents of Modimolle to impress on the matter or jointly combine views and write to the Public Protector to protect us against what we don t know. What is so tough to decide whether a person qualifies or not, or if the person is a criminal or not. Klaas Nono Mabunda A Modimolle resident, Writing on my personal capacity . . Klaas Nono Mabunda ANCYL Limpopo Provincial Spokesperson 0827304331 0794304331 0867182705 (fax) [email protected] [email protected] -- -- You are subscribed. This footer can help you. Please POST your comments to [email protected] or reply to this message. 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