Lentswe, Mahikeng - The ANC North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL) Caucus on Tuesday April 8 congratulated the North West Housing Corporation (NWHC) Interim Board (IB) appointed by the MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements & Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Gaoage Oageng Molapisi.
“Except that they bring valuable governance experience into thneir new roles, none of the members of the IB were ever directly involved with the NWHC for them to be regarded as recycled,” retorted ANC Chief Whip, Motlalepula Rosho.
Rosho maintained that the appointment of the IB is as per the decision of the COGTA Portfolio Committee chaired by Hon Kgalalelo Makgokgowa which insisted on the immediate appointment of the board until a permanent board is in place.
She pointed out that the experiences, skills and expertise that members of the interim board collectively possess gives caucus confidence that it will deliver on their mandate and immediate tasks that include review of the current NWHC Act as well as kick start the process for the filling of the vacancy of the CEO.
“While good governance, prudent financial management and accountability must be on top of its agenda, the interim Board will fill the void that was left by the defunct structure and also ensure that all assets of the NWHC are accounted for and that there is a proper handover,” she emphasised.
Rosho assured the public that the legislature through the relevant ANC led portfolio committee will hold COGTA and its entity, the NWHC represented by the Interim Board accountable until a permanent board is in place.
The Interim Board that assumed its responsibility from April 1 is chaired by former Member of Parliament, Dr Manketsi Tlhape who is to be deputised by former Member of the Provincial legislature, Kabelo Mataboge.
Other members are Wendy Nelson, Dikeledi Moagi, Ntobo Damelord Samuel Tsagae. Saboeng Sarah Nkatlo, Seatlathebe Ephraim Lepomane and Nomtsama Lenah Miga.
