Mahikeng: Premier of the North West Province, Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi, has extended
the term of office of the Director General, Mosweu Paul Mogotlhe. The 5-year employment
contract was due to end on the 31st of March 2026, and has been extended with a further
three years, until the 31st of March 2029.
Premier Mokgosi’s decision to extend the Director General’s employment contract follows
an assessment of the critical role played by the Office of the Premier in strengthening the
capacity of the provincial administration, coordinating efforts to accelerate service delivery,
and maintaining stability within the administration.
This decision is within the Premier’s constitutional and legislative authority as the
Executive Authority of the Office of the Premier, to ensure the effective functioning of the
provincial government.
Premier Mokgosi has expressed his satisfaction with the Director General’s performance,
emphasising that his firm leadership and commitment to effective governance have
steadily strengthened the Provincial Administration and the Office of the Premier’s
capacity to coordinate and monitor the implementation of the provincial government’s
priorities.
“The extension of the Director General’s contract will not only ensure continuity in
leadership and stability within the North West Provincial Government administration but
will contribute a great deal towards enhancing the provincial government’s ability to serve
our communities,” said Premier Mokgosi, who wished Mr Mogotlhe well in the continued
execution of his strategic responsibilities.
ENDS
Issued by the Office of the Premier
For enquiries, contact
Sello Tatai
Spokesperson to the Premier
North West Provincial Government
Cell: 064 756 2510/082 450 7842
E-mail: SITatai@nwpg.gov.za
OR
Brian Setswambung
Provincial Head of Communication
Office of the Premier
North West Provincial Government
Cell: 076 012 4501
E-mail: BSetswambung@nwpg.gov.za
