Is ANC dishing out jobs to secure support ahead of the elections?
Kobe said the state does not belong to the ANC and that public employment should not be treated as a reward for party loyalty.
The Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure in Limpopo has dismissed allegations that it is using state resources to secure ANC support ahead of local government elections. The EFF and ActionSA have condemned the claims, accusing the ruling party and its officials of employing a "jobs for comrades network" to promote political loyalty over merit-based recruitment.
ActionSA MP Malebo Patricia Kobe has called for an independent investigation to ensure that all public sector appointments have followed constitutional and recruitment policy guidelines. The DA has also expressed concerns over the appointments, stating that cadre deployment has contributed to the collapse of state and municipal capacity in Limpopo.
The department has responded by stating that it follows regulated HR recruitment processes but acknowledged that public administration and politics are distinct matters.
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