North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi said there is a political smear campaign against him. Mokgosi was testifying before the provincial legislatures ad hoc committee, probing allegations of improper conduct against him.
Naledi Local Municipality Mayor Clifton Groep alleged that Mokgosi instructed a former municipal employee, Thabo Appolus, to alter a report concerning the appointment of Modisenyane Segapo as municipal manager.
However, in his testimony, Mokgosi denied the allegation. He further stated that he never presented a draft report on Segapo's recruitment during the meeting he attended with four other individuals, where Segapo's appointment was reportedly discussed.
