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KRUGERSDORP — In a strategic bid to revitalize municipal governance and fast-track basic service delivery, Mogale City Executive Mayor, Cllr Lucky Godfrey Sele, has announced a targeted reshuffle of his Mayoral Committee.
Exercising powers vested in the executive under Section 60(1)(a) of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act (Act 117 of 1998), Mayor Sele confirmed key portfolio adjustments effective July 21, 2026. The realignment comes after an internal review assessing the West Rand municipality’s current performance, strategic focus, and pressing community needs.
Key Cabinet Appointments
Under the newly announced structure, three primary portfolios will see fresh executive leadership:
- Human Settlements and Real Estate: Assigned to Councillor Cynthia Mankazana.
- Infrastructure Development Services (Utilities): Reassigned to Councillor Merriam Mogoje.
- Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation: Handed over to Councillor Peter Modise.
According to a municipal statement issued by Mayoral Spokesperson Palesa Molefe, the responsibilities of the remaining Members of the Mayoral Committee (MMCs) will remain unchanged.
A Push for Governance Efficiency
Local government leadership across Gauteng faces ongoing pressure from residents demanding improved municipal infrastructure, reliable utility provisioning, and equitable housing solutions. By shifting responsibilities at the helm of Infrastructure Development and Human Settlements, Mayor Sele aims to enhance inter-departmental coordination and eliminate administrative bottlenecks hindering critical projects.
“This reshuffle is intended to strengthen the collective work of the Mayoral Committee, improve coordination across key service delivery functions, and position the municipality to accelerate the implementation of Council’s developmental agenda,” said Molefe.
Addressing the municipality, Mayor Sele expressed full confidence in his revised executive team, urging the appointed MMCs to discharge their duties with diligence, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to the public good.
As Mogale City charts its developmental roadmap for the remainder of the term, local stakeholders will be watching closely to see if this leadership pivot translates into visible, accelerated progress on the ground.
