Polokwane Mayor John Mpe recovering at home after hospitalisation

The Polokwane municipality has announced that Executive Mayor John Mpe is recovering at home following a period of hospitalisation.

Municipal spokesperson, Willy Mosoma says Mpe is on official leave and taking time to rest in accordance with the doctor’s advice. ​ Mosoma says Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Community Safety, Josuf Pemma is serving as acting Executive Mayor.

The municipality added that Mpe’s family has requested privacy as he continues his recovery.

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