Metsimaholo's Whippery Committee shifts gears
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SASOLBURG – Following a successful three-day Metsimaholo Local Municipality (MLM) Strategic Management Lekgotla which started on April 23 until April 25, the MLM Whippery Committee convened on May 6.
The MLM Whippery Committee was chaired by Council Whip, councillor Fikile Mosokweni.
This strategic meeting was centred on ensuring quick implementation of the Strategic Lekgotla outcomes.
The committee underlined the critical need or urgency to convert these plans into tangible actions for the benefit of the MLM community.
Notably, it was decided that the annual strategic sessions should be held a month before the new financial year to facilitate proactive planning.
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