Mayor Tladi acquire Bachelor Degree to fit for the purpose

Groblersdal

The Mayor of Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality (EMLM), Cllr David Magetle Tladi, has on Tuesday 10 October, officially obtained his Bachelor Degree in Public Administration from the Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA).

The mayor said he studied towards his qualification to lead by example.

“It is our duty to lead by example. My qualification provides a more nuanced study of the interface between politicians and the bureaucracy as well as the public service and the private sector. It capacitates me to understand the need for an effective government and beyond that, how it can be achieved through improved co-ordination and planning efforts of the developmental state by means of a planning entity to ensure faster change,” he said.

Tladi believes that education is the cornerstone of every leader that seeks to inspire the nation and thanked his wife, family members, comrades and friends for the support they have shown throughout his academic journey.

He further encouraged young people to seek further education, stating that “self-empowerment is a foundation to self-reliance and knowledge acquisition forms part of assets that will stay with you for a lifetime”.

During the graduation ceremony, Tladi was accompanied by a diverse group of individuals including his wife Suzan Tladi, whom he says provided him with unwavering support and companionship.

His elder brother, Patrick Tladi, was also there to share the story of the journey while offering familial guidance.

A close friend, Winter Ratlou, joined the group and bringing a sense of camaraderie and adventure to the occasion.

Tladi’s uncle, Johannes Makgatha, added a touch of wisdom and experience to the mix, making their shared adventure a memorable one.