COUNCIL APPOINTS ACTING CHIEF WHIP TO ENSURE CONTINUITY IN COUNCIL LEADERSHIP

Matatiele Local Municipality has appointed Cllr. Mathakane Mokhele as Acting Chief Whip following the passing of the late Chief Whip, Cllr. Nomonde Nkukhu.

The appointment was confirmed during a Special Council Meeting convened to deliberate on matters requiring Council’s attention, reaffirming the importance of institutional continuity and effective political coordination in the business of local government.

Cllr. Mokhele will serve in this capacity until the conclusion of the 2021–2026 Council term, ensuring that the responsibilities entrusted to the Office of the Chief Whip continue to be carried out during this transitional period.

Speaking on the appointment, Speaker Cllr. Nonzwakazi Ngwanya underscored the strategic role of the Chief Whip in facilitating political coordination, strengthening discipline within Council structures, and ensuring the smooth execution of Council business.

The appointment comes at a time when continuity in leadership and the effective functioning of Council structures remain essential to the fulfilment of the Municipality’s governance responsibilities.

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