Anger and chaos over maspala jobs!

Troubled North West Municipality accused of hiring nyatsis, family member and friends. Video screenshot

CHAOS erupted on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, at the troubled North West Municipality when angry residents stormed municipal premises.

Residents accused officials of corruption and nepotism in the hiring of general workers.

They disrupted the municipality's recruitment process after interviews for general worker posts were scheduled to continue at the Klerksdorp Museum. The process was stopped after community members demanded that the interviews be stopped, alleging serious irregularities in the hiring process.

A community pressure group called Enough Is Enough was among those leading the protest. The group claimed municipal officials are bypassing proper recruitment procedures and hiring their friends, family members and girlfriends.

Group leader Fikile Sikwana accused the municipality of widespread nepotism and unfair hiring practices. "It is sad indeed. We as the community of Matlosana need to stand up, commanders. This is too much," said Sikwana.

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Residents are now demanding that the municipality suspend all appointments arising from the contested interviews, initiate a full review of the recruitment process, and implement measures to guarantee fairness and equal opportunity in future hiring processes.

Sikwana warned that the community would take further action if their demands are not met. "Should this matter not be addressed, we will mobilise the community to march against this unjust action for justice to be served for the community of Matlosana. We await your response within seven days," he added.

Meanwhile, acting municipal spokeswoman Kelebogile Moleko confirmed that the general worker interviews scheduled for Tuesday were postponed due to the disruptions.

"While the process has been halted by disruptions, we assure the public that all municipal recruitment and selection procedures are being followed, ensuring a fair and transparent process," said Moleko.

She urged the public to allow the recruitment process to continue without interference.

"We implore the public to refrain from disrupting or interfering with the recruitment process, allowing it to proceed without hindrance," Moleko added.

The municipality has not yet announced a new date for the interviews.