Cooperative Governance and Traditional Issues in Mpumalanga MEC, Mandla Msibi
MPumalanga's MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Mandla Msibi has told Prime Minister Refilwe Mtsweni Tsipane that he is “satisfied” that his special leave is based on his performance and cannot be justified. No,” he said.
The decision comes after ANC provincial secretary Muzi Chirwa announced that the party had suspended Msibi, who was then provincial treasurer, for three years, which would be lifted on the condition that he not commit similar offenses for two years. It was held two weeks after.
In a letter dated April 18 and signed by Msibi to Mtsweni Tsipane, Msibi said he should not take special leave as he was busy with provincial projects.
He also said: “I am not convinced that the special leave is based on my performance as MEC and the performance of the department and therefore cannot be justified.”
The party took action following Msibi's participation in protests around Pinar, demanding an audience with Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of Mpumalanga's presidential statement on January 8 this year. Msibi is also appealing his punishment.
This is the second time Msibi has run into trouble with the ANC. He was forced to resign in 2021 after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) indicted him on two counts of murder. The National Police Agency withdrew the charges in 2022.
Msibi did not comment on the letter.
In his letter, Mr Mthibi urged Mr Mtsweni-Tsipane to continue to “assess and monitor” the “severe water shortages brought about by infrastructure collapse, particularly in Emalahleni and Mkaligwa”, and that he, the ministry and the municipality continue to do so. He said there was.
“As you are aware, I am currently busy stabilizing the immediate situation in these municipalities and have recently issued instructions for the use of water tankers and other alternative measures,” the letter said. has been written.
Mr Musibi added that he should not be suspended as he was involved in “serious matters” regarding Amakhosi grievances in the province. He said the issue had previously been raised with Vice President Paul Mashatil.
He said it was therefore unwise to take special leave “at a time when so much still needs to be worked on and finalized for both local governments and traditional leaders.”
“Therefore, I would like to respectfully request that you do not take any special leave during this urgent time and instead focus on serving the people of the state as a responsible government.”
Mtsweni Tsipane's office did not respond to numerous requests for comment.