The major of the Lukhanji Municipality, Mncedisi Nontsele, was suspended on 31 January 2013 following a motion by the DA during a special council meeting to discuss a damning report by the Auditor-General. The most serious comment in the report is in paragraph 38 where the AG states: "The numerous misstatements identified in the financial statements are indicative of … [Read more...] about Lukhanji mayor suspended after DA motion
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Over 31 000 Face a Future with NO Electricity
Eskom has stated it's intention to to cut off bulk electricity to Gariep Municipality due to non-payment. Eastern Cape Democratic Alliance Spokesperson, Dacre Haddon, MPL, said; "The Democratic Alliance will be leading an application for an urgent special meeting of the Gariep Municipal Council, requesting a motion and vote of no confidence in the Mayor, Municipal Manager … [Read more...] about Over 31 000 Face a Future with NO Electricity
Matatiele Jazz Festival – Spend: R1.6 Million, Make: R250 000
The controversial R1.6 million Matatiele Jazz Festival held in December 2011 was a financial disaster. I will be requesting the Portfolio Committee on Local Government in the Legislature at its next meeting to report this calamity to the Auditor-General. The Democratic Alliance will support such events if they will create sustained opportunity to lift people out of … [Read more...] about Matatiele Jazz Festival – Spend: R1.6 Million, Make: R250 000
Province not budgeting for emergency road repairs will affect jobs
The Eastern Cape Department of Roads has not budgeted for emergency road repairs caused by flooding. During my reply to the 2010/11 Annual report debate on Roads and Public Works in the legislature today, I highlighted this issue. This problem was told to me by officials of the roads department when I raised the issue at a preceding portfolio committee meeting. Proper … [Read more...] about Province not budgeting for emergency road repairs will affect jobs
Department of Local Government causes rates fiasco
There is a rates fiasco within the Department of Local government and Traditional Affairs. Replying in a speech to the 2010/11 Annual report to the Eastern Cape Legislature today I raised the seriousness of wrong information given with regards to municipal rates policies. The report of the department states under programme 3 finding (2) (d) that the department had … [Read more...] about Department of Local Government causes rates fiasco
