#Thabazimbi| Administrator expected to bring stability to the embattled municipality

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Issues of administration at the embattled Thabazimbi Municipality have resulted in the Limpopo government appointing an administrator who is expected to breathe life into this municipality which has seen the dissolution of its council recently. Speaking to Nghamula Chauke, Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs MEC Basikopo Makamu said the administrator is acting on his behalf and that he is expected to ensure stability in the municipality over a period of six months. Makamu added that there will be meetings regularly to keep track of the developments in the municipality.
8 Oct 2024 English South Africa Business · Arts

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