This comes after Justice William Moncho rescinded a consent court order by another claimant, Maele Morena Maele, which had instructed the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) not to fill the position. Lerato served as Goo-Tau Kgosi for at least 12 months following his appointment in February 2024, replacing Maele. His reign was short-lived, as he was suspended from the position in February 2025.
The suspension letter cited a consent court order issued on September 10, 2024, by Justice Modiri Letsididi, then as the basis of his suspension. Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a ‘siren’ on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a ‘red flag’. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be…
