Her spokesperson, Sello Pietersen, confirms Qabathe will act in this position until the 18th of June. Ntombela has further effected changes to the positions of the Heads of Departments by appointing Mosa Tlali as the acting head of the same department, and Treasury's Godfrey Mahlatsi as the acting HOD for the Department of Health, while Masechaba Modise replaces him as the acting Head of Treasury.

Pietersen says Tlali will act as the HOD for a period of 60 days following the precautionary suspension of Sipho Mtakati.

“All these changes are meant to positively enhance the administration of the Free State Provincial Government. I have no doubt that all the individuals will bring positive energy into their new responsibilities and help us build the Free State we want,” said Ntombela in a statement.

Pietersen is yet to give clarity on where the HOD for Health, David Motau, will be heading and when MEC Sam Mashinini, who led the Police Department, will resume duties following reports that he is on leave due to ill health.

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