On Wednesday night, a provincial media officer confirmed that the North West Finance MEC, Wendy Nelson, is to act as premier in his absence. — Samkele Maseko (@samkelemaseko) May 9, 2018#SupraMahumapelo Dantjie:There is no reason for the Premier to step down now, Premier Supra Mahumapelo must take leave and an Acting Premier must be appointed. — Samkele Maseko (@samkelemaseko) May 9, 2018#BREAKING ANC PEC says that the Premier #SupraMahumapelo must take leave and an Acting Premier must be appointed. — Samkele Maseko (@samkelemaseko) May 9, 2018Mahumapelo's about-turn on his resignation has been described as the last kicks of a dying horse. — Samkele Maseko (@samkelemaseko) May 9, 2018A public policy specialist from the North West University, Kagiso Pooe, says Mahumapelo is still in charge in North West.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 09, 2018 12:50 UTC