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The Citizen
15-07-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
Mpumalanga premier fires two MECs and a HOD
The Mpumalanga premier, Mandla Ndlovu, reshuffled his cabinet and fired two MECs on Tuesday, July 15. He removed the MEC for education, Cathy Dlamini, and the MEC for economic development and tourism, Makhosazane Masilela. He also announced the termination of Godfrey Ntombela's contract as the head of the Department for Culture, Sports and Recreation with immediate effect. He appointed the former Ehlanzeni executive mayor, Jesta Sidell, as the new MEC for economic development and tourism. Lindi Masina, the speaker of the Provincial Legislature, was appointed as the new education MEC. They are expected to start their duties with immediate effect after being sworn in by Deputy Judge President Takalani Vincent Ratshibvumo. ALSO READ: Mpumalanga premier releases investigation report on R2m laptops 'The removal of Dlamini and Masilela comes after the provincial government had made several assessments across the departments and realised we needed to make certain changes. This is aimed at strengthening the work of government to address service delivery as well as a number of other challenges that impede us from reaching the targets set for this administration,' Ndlovu said. ALSO READ: Mpumalanga education department's laptop scandal investigated He also said when he took over the office he had made a promise to the people of Mpumalanga that he wanted to lead a government that would deliver to the people of this province and he is determined to do that. Regarding Ntombela's termination, Ndlovu said: 'It has also come to my attention that fraud has been committed, whereby former premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane's electronic signature was used for the extension of Ntombela's contract. There is also an alleged payment of R80 000, exchanged for the misuse of the former premier's electronic signature. This matter is viewed in a very serious light. As a result I have consulted the acting provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Dr Zeph Mkhwanazi, to investigate the matter.' At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
17-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Department celebrates National Archives Awareness Week in Secunda
The Department of Culture, Sports and Recreation hosted the annual National Archives Awareness Week session at the Lillian Ngoyi Centre in Secunda on May 8. The theme 'Digital Footprints: Archives and Records Management in the Digital Era', highlighted the growing importance of digital records and the transformation of archival practices in the modern age. According to the department, the event aimed to raise awareness of the archival profession and teach communities about the critical role of archives in preserving societal memory. The week-long initiative encourages effective record-keeping practices and opens archival buildings to the public, providing insight into the functions and services of archival institutions. Among the presenters was Professor Sekibakiba Lekgoathi from Wits University, who delivered a talk titled, Soundtrack of the Conflict: Radio Freedom and the Liberation Struggle in South Africa. Lekgoathi explored the history of radio in SA, emphasising its dual role as a tool of oppression and a medium of liberation during the country's struggle for freedom. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
