Mahikeng - North West Finance, Economic and Enterprise Development MEC Wendy Nelson has been appointed the acting premier of the province, the Office of the Premier confirmed on Wednesday. Nelson was appointed by embattled Premier Supra Mahumapelo, who is taking a leave of absence. Nelson's appointment comes after the African National Congress (ANC) Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) in the North West announced that Mahumapelo was "going nowhere" but would instead take leave and appoint an acting premier. ALSO READ: Embattled Supra Mahumapelo to take leave of absenceThe PEC met earlier on to discuss the resignation of the embattled leader at Embassy House in Mahikeng. Following this, the ANC North West retracted a statement issued accepting Mahumapelo’s decision to resign.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 09, 2018 18:20 UTC