By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
The Roads Agency Limpopo (RAL) placed its CEO, Gabriel Maluleke, on precautionary suspension with effect from 30 August 2024 for misconduct.
The agency is currently under the management of an accounting authority, while process of appointing a new board of directors gets underway.
In a statement, the RAL said the suspension was implemented to ensure that further investigations were conducted smoothly.
The agency on Friday announced Makhitha Chesane as the acting CEO.
RAL’s senior communications manager, Danny Legodi, said the agency is currently under the management of an accounting authority. That was appointed by the MEC for public works, roads and infrastructure on August 12.
“This measure has been implemented to maintain oversight and address the challenges facing the agency. Moses Tseli serves as the accounting authority. While the process of appointing a new board of directors is underway,” said Legodi.
“Following preliminary assessments of the agency’s challenges, the CEO, Gabriel Maluleke, has been placed on precautionary suspension effective August 30, 2024.
“This suspension is intended to ensure that further investigations are conducted smoothly. Tseli appointed Makhitha Chesane as the acting chief executive officer. Chesane is attached… to the stakeholder management function of the agency,” said Legodi.
Tseli said the agency will strive to satisfy its service providers and members of the public.
“I wish to apologise to all the service providers whose payments were delayed. This while the agency was attending to matters of governance. The operational systems will be back on track. And the agency’s obligation towards its service providers and the public will be honoured in the few days to come,” said Tseli.
Legodi said Tseli assures the people of Limpopo province of his commitment to business continuity at the Roads Agency.