ANC supports Premier Ramathuba's appointment of Kgabo Mahoai as Limpopo Treasury MEC despite past dismissal from Dirco.
The ANC backs Premier Ramathuba's decision to appoint Kgabo Mahoai, previously fired from Dirco, as Limpopo Treasury MEC.The ANC is backing new Limpopo premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba in her decision to appoint a sacked senior civil servant to the critical post of MEC of Treasury.
Kgabo Mahoai was fired as director-general of the department of international relations and cooperation in 2021 after a disciplinary hearing found him guilty of cross negligence, gross dereliction of duty, a breach of legal obligation and irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure. The charges related to an “unsuccessful project to purchase a piece of land in New York for purposes of constructing premises to accommodate the South African permanent mission to the United Nations and New York consulate”, Dirco said at the time.“The premier’s decision is only sound and rational. Comrade Mahoai is a very seasoned cadre of the movement, with rich experience in the public service sector.
He added that Ramathuba was convinced that since Mahoai had not been charged for corruption, or criminally charged on the matter, there was nothing in law that prevents his appointment to the executive council.“The premier used her prerogative to invite members to serve on the executive council. She believes Mr Mahoai possesses skills and expertise that would propel the province to a better position.
Dirco, however, maintained that, as far as it was concerned, “the matter is closed”, because Mahoai had lost his case at arbitration.
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