North West Finance MEC Kenetswe Mosenogi has introduced Pringle Raedani as the newly appointed Provincial Executive Representative (PER) for the Maquassi Hills Local Municipality. This appointment follows a North West Provincial Executive Committee (EXCO) resolution on July 1, 2026, to intervene in the Mamusa and Maquassi Hills Local Municipalities. The intervention aims to implement mandatory Financial Recovery Plans.
The appointment of Raedani is in accordance with Section 139(5)(c) of the Constitution and Section 146(3)(b) of the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003. As PER, Raedani will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the implementation of the Financial Recovery Plan. He will be supported by a multidisciplinary team of experts to oversee financial management, governance reforms, and service delivery improvements.
Raedani's responsibilities include exercising oversight over governance systems and institutional processes, monitoring the municipality's financial position, and strengthening expenditure controls. He will also guide compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and coordinate the implementation of measures contained in the Financial Recovery Plan. This intervention seeks to restore financial discipline, accountability, and compliance with legislative requirements.
The Maquassi Hills Local Municipality has been implementing a voluntary Financial Recovery Plan for the past three years. Despite some progress, challenges persist, including inadequate accountability and weak coordination of recovery initiatives. Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs MEC, Gaoage Molapisi, noted that the experience gained during the voluntary recovery process has demonstrated the need for a more focused intervention.
Molapisi emphasized that the intervention is intended to ensure that recovery measures produce measurable and sustainable outcomes within a shorter timeframe. The municipality welcomed Raedani's appointment, describing it as an important step towards restoring financial sustainability, strengthening governance and accountability, and ensuring the delivery of quality services to residents.
The North West Provincial Government is taking steps to address the financial challenges faced by the Maquassi Hills Local Municipality. The intervention will focus on accelerating implementation, strengthening oversight, and improving coordination among stakeholders. This move aims to support the municipality in achieving financial sustainability and providing effective services to its residents.
The Provincial Executive Representative will play a crucial role in guiding the municipality towards financial recovery. The North West Provincial Government remains committed to supporting the municipality in its efforts to overcome financial challenges and provide quality services to its residents. The appointment of Pringle Raedani marks a significant step towards achieving this goal.
Key points
- The North West Province has appointed Pringle Raedani as Provincial Executive Representative to oversee the implementation of the Financial Recovery Plan in the Maquassi Hills Local Municipality.
- The intervention aims to restore financial discipline, accountability, and compliance with legislative requirements in the municipality.
- The municipality has been implementing a voluntary Financial Recovery Plan for the past three years but still faces challenges, including inadequate accountability and weak coordination of recovery initiatives.
