Kgatelopele cadre deployment rises ahead of elections
22 October 2021
Note to Editors: Please find attached soundbites in English & Afrikaans from Delmaine Christians, MP.
With elections looming, it is concerning that those with influence are pushing through illegal appointments in Kgatelopele municipality, while they still wield power.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is aware of at least three appointments recently made by the Mayor, without any advertising, or any regular appointment procedures and processes being followed. The questionable positions filled include those of a manager in the Mayor’s office, a manager in the Municipal Manager’s office and a Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
It goes without saying that these positions require the necessary skills, experience and qualifications. To simply place people in these positions, without considering their competencies, without verifying their qualifications, or even having them interviewed and assessed, is nothing less than cadre deployment at its worst.