A community member who refuses to be named out of fear of victimisation, blames the problem at Letsemeng, which includes the towns of Petrusburg, Koffiefontein, and Jacobsdal, on political interference in respect of appointments at the municipality.

He says there were posts that were advertised internally and externally. After appointments were made, the community felt aggrieved that the vast majority of those who gained employment were ANC-affiliated. The community member further alleges that the aforementioned HR Manager may have used his/her influence to have a relative hired.

Attempts to contact Letsemeng Mayor Abram Lebaka regarding the situation have been unsuccessful. His cell phone has been turned off.

Prior to the blanket closure of the offices, the disgruntled group addressed the Human Resources Manager on their list of grievances.  It was agreed upon that a meeting between HR; the Mayor, Abram Lebaka; and the Municipal Manager, Lucas Mkhwane; must take place soon whereupon the parties will appoint an independent person to investigate the appointments.

This is a developing story.

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