The DA in Makhado Local Municipality welcomes the permanent appointment of the CFO Mr Godfree Raliphada yesterday.
The appointment by council follows the recent order by Limpopo High Court that the council resolution on 30 August 2023 to appoint Ms M Thangavhuelelo as the CFO in disregard of the selection panel’s recommendations on 12 May 2023 is declared to be unlawful, unreasonable and unconstitutional.
The DA was the only party that opposed the appointment of Ms Thangavhuelelo, not only because she was not the selection panel’s preferred candidate, but her performance as CFO of the Vhembe District Municipality is less than satisfactory.
Mr Raliphada was the selection panel’s preferred candidate after acting in the position for 2 years. Under his financial charge, the municipality obtained an unqualified audit opinion and received awards for the most improved performance.
The DA is vindicated that the attempted political interference in the appointment of the CFO failed and we will continue to champion procedurally fair and transparent appointment of municipal officials.