5. Problems Identified by the Provincial Executive Council (PEC) 5.1 On 30 June 2010, the Provincial Executive decided to invoke section 139 1(b) of the Constitution in Mafikeng Local Municipality. The intervention was scheduled for a period of six months, with effect from 1st July 2010. The main issues identified by the Provincial Executive to intervene in the affairs of Mafikeng Local Municipality related to: