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
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Tornado season: Department needs dedicated fund and task team for storm damaged schools
It's been a year since 114 schools in the rural areas of Transkei were damaged by storms but only 52 have been repaired so far. It is inconceivable that learners and educators in the other 62 wrecked schools are forced to brave the elements of nature. Tornados and heavy storms are an annual phenomenon from November to February in the former Transkei-area. Currently there is … [Read more...] about Tornado season: Department needs dedicated fund and task team for storm damaged schools
16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children
The high rate of reported sexual crimes in the Eastern Cape and the latest Victims of Crime Survey, released today by Stats SA, highlight the vulnerability of women and children in our province. It is a timely reminder for all of us to throw our full weight behind combating crimes of violence against women and children. According to the SAPS Eastern Cape crimes statistics, … [Read more...] about 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children
Suspend Mayor, CFO and Municipal Manager of Gariep Municipality
The Mayor, Chief Financial Officer and Municipal Manager of Gariep Municipality must be suspended for financial mismanagement. If the Eastern Cape MEC for Local Government, Mlibo Qoboshiyane, is at all serious about improving financial controls in the province he needs to take action and make examples of those officials who ignore the rules. According to the auditor general … [Read more...] about Suspend Mayor, CFO and Municipal Manager of Gariep Municipality
Taxi Tragedy Highlights Urgent Need for Inter-provincial Cooperation
The 19 Eastern Cape residents that were tragically killed in Wednesday's taxi accident should serve as a wake-up call to the provincial traffic authorities that more needs to be done to keep death off our roads. This is particularly so in the run-up to the festive season when traffic volumes between provinces increase at a rapid rate. The province needs to affect a greater … [Read more...] about Taxi Tragedy Highlights Urgent Need for Inter-provincial Cooperation
