19/05/2026
Allegations of Irregular Appointments and Missing Funds Surface at Ditsobotla Municipality
LICHTENBURG — Concerns have been raised over appointments and financial management at Ditsobotla Local Municipality following the intervention of the National Cabinet Representative (NCR)
According to residents and community representatives, the municipality’s current administrator, Mr. Ralikontsane, has retained and appointed individuals to acting positions who allegedly do not meet the required qualifications.
Complaints point to the Technical Services department, where several people are said to be acting in roles without the necessary credentials. Similar issues are alleged at the Itsoseng and Coligny satellite offices, where individuals reportedly serving as acting managers do not qualify for even supervisory positions.
A further allegation involves the appointment of an Acting Security Manager using what sources describe as a fraudulent PSIRA document. The same sources identify Nkgapele and Mokoso as acting managers at satellite offices despite allegedly lacking supervisor-level qualifications.
The most serious claim relates to municipal finances. Sources allege that when Ralikontsane took control of the municipal bank account, R3.5 million went missing. It remains unclear who is responsible, and no arrests have been publicly confirmed in connection with the matter.
Community members say they had hoped the NCR’s intervention would stabilize the municipality and address mismanagement. They are now calling for accountability and for the recovery of the allegedly missing funds, stating that this will only be possible if the administration acts independently of undue internal influence.
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