Polokwane Mayor Resigns Amid Controversy Over Foreign National’s Appointment

Polokwane Mayor Resigns Amid Controversy Over Foreign National’s Appointment

The Mayor of Polokwane has reportedly resigned following public backlash over the appointment of a Zimbabwean national as Director of Water and Sanitation. The decision sparked widespread criticism, with many questioning why a foreign national was chosen over local candidates for the key municipal role. Sources say the mayor faced intense political and community pressure after approving the appointment, which some claim bypassed standard hiring …

Polokwane Mayor Defends Appointment of Zimbabwean National as Water and Sanitation Director - Gambakwe Media

Mayor John Mpe has strongly defended the appointment of Kennedy Chihota, a Zimbabwean national, as the new Director of Water and Sanitation for the Polokwane Municipality, stating that the municipality remains committed to hiring “highly skilled professionals based on merit, not nationality or politics.”The appointment, recently approved by the Polokwane municipal council following a formal recommendation by the Mayor and councillors, has sparke…