On Wednesday, Maape, together with deputy Cogta minister Obed Bapela, met the management of Supreme Poultry after media reports that the company was intending to close its operations in the province’s capital, Mahikeng.
According to Maape’s office, during the engagements Brendon de Boer, CEO of Country Bird Holdings, which is the holding company for Supreme Poultry, raised concerns over water interruptions and the effect of electricity outages as a result of load-shedding. “Supreme has invested significantly in the North West and with the support of the government would like to maintain this investment and where possible look at further investment. The ability to do so would be dependent on an effective working relationship with the government and all Supreme’s stakeholders.