1.
In its weeklong Outreach Visit to Steve Tshwete
Local Municipality ,
the Executive Council held its normal sitting at the Municipality, yesterday,
17 September 2014.
2.
EXCO
commended, the Municipality for being one of the best-run municipalities in the
country. Its stability and success is ascribed to good leadership and
cooperation among the executive mayor, speaker and chief whip. EXCO is however
not oblivious of the challenges besetting some sections of the Municipality
such as Doornkop, Hendrina and Newtown .
The provincial government will work closely with the Municipality to address
these challenges that are inherent in all fast-growing municipalities.
State of local government
3.
The Executive Council expressed concern
over some aspects of local government in the country and the Province in
particular. High among these concerns is the inconsistent and erratic supply of
potable water and sanitation as well as electricity bills that municipalities
battle with. The problem is exacerbated by electricity theft (illegal
connections) and non-payment of municipal accounts by provincial and national
departments.
4.
A call is made to all spheres of government
to prioritize solar energy and utilize power-saving equipment to reduce the
pressure on electricity. Municipalities are also called upon to embark on
campaigns to rid themselves of illegal connections and mobilize communities to
pay.
Report on status of Doornkop
5.
The Executive Council was briefed on
the state of affairs at Doornkop, a restituted land owned by a Communal
Property Association (CPA) in the Steve
Tshwete Local
Municipality .
6.
Residents in
the area are without basic services, such as water, electricity and sanitation.
Government and Eskom’s effort to provide solutions are met with resistance. The
municipality is also unable to intervene decisively as the land is privately
owned.
7.
The Executive Council notes that in the
process of trying to resolve the challenge, various statements have been made
by various leaders. A political task team is therefore established by the
Executive Council comprising MECs for COGTA, DARDLEA, DCSSL and DHS to embark
on a fact-finding mission and present workable solutions. The matter should be
resolved before the end of the year.
Administrative Approvals
8.
Ms Mavila Doris Hlungwani – appointed
Director: HR Benefits and Employee Wellness [Department of Education]
9.
Ms Mokgaetjie Nelly Lekgau – appointed
Director: General Education and Training Head Office [Department of Education]
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