10-06-2014, 02:34 PM
More than R20 million has been set aside to address water problems in Bloemhof, North West, said Premier Supra Mahumapelo.
Premier Mahumapelo made the announcement recently during a feedback meeting with the community at Boitumelong Township Stadium.
The meeting aimed at returning the situation in the violence torn Lekwa-Teemane Municipality to normality.
This follows a spate of violent protests linked to service delivery and the recent water contamination in the area, which claimed the lives of three infants.
The contamination was reportedly caused by sewerage that spilled into the Vaal River, which supplies water in the area, immediately sparking diarrhoea.
“An agreement was reached between us and Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane that the required amount will be put aside to solve the water problem,†Premier Mahumapelo told thousands of residents who attended a meeting.
Premier Mahumapelo, who was accompanied by Local Government and Human Settlements MEC Collin Maine, also assured residents that no effort will be spared in turning the municipality around for accelerated service delivery.
Municipality Mayor recalled
He announced that the leadership of the African National Congress (ANC) in the province has resolved to recall the mayor from her position.
Premier Mahumapelo also appealed for cooperation, peace, reconciliation and healing. He further committed his administration to find ways to address the high level of unemployment among youth in the area.
In welcoming the Premier’s feedback, 30-year-old Thabiso Letlamore said he was pleased with the way the provincial government has handled the matter.
“I am very happy to see that the Premier has come here to listen to our concerns as residents. This shows that he is taking us serious as the community. We welcome his announcements as many of us in this area are unemployed,†said Letlamore.
Another satisfied resident, Modisaotsile Tumelo, aged 27said: “We are happy with the intervention as it will serve to restore our confidence in the local municipality and create an environment for effective service delivery to take place. The intervention by the provincial government was a step in the right directionâ€. - SAnews.gov.za
Premier Mahumapelo made the announcement recently during a feedback meeting with the community at Boitumelong Township Stadium.
The meeting aimed at returning the situation in the violence torn Lekwa-Teemane Municipality to normality.
This follows a spate of violent protests linked to service delivery and the recent water contamination in the area, which claimed the lives of three infants.
The contamination was reportedly caused by sewerage that spilled into the Vaal River, which supplies water in the area, immediately sparking diarrhoea.
“An agreement was reached between us and Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane that the required amount will be put aside to solve the water problem,†Premier Mahumapelo told thousands of residents who attended a meeting.
Premier Mahumapelo, who was accompanied by Local Government and Human Settlements MEC Collin Maine, also assured residents that no effort will be spared in turning the municipality around for accelerated service delivery.
Municipality Mayor recalled
He announced that the leadership of the African National Congress (ANC) in the province has resolved to recall the mayor from her position.
Premier Mahumapelo also appealed for cooperation, peace, reconciliation and healing. He further committed his administration to find ways to address the high level of unemployment among youth in the area.
In welcoming the Premier’s feedback, 30-year-old Thabiso Letlamore said he was pleased with the way the provincial government has handled the matter.
“I am very happy to see that the Premier has come here to listen to our concerns as residents. This shows that he is taking us serious as the community. We welcome his announcements as many of us in this area are unemployed,†said Letlamore.
Another satisfied resident, Modisaotsile Tumelo, aged 27said: “We are happy with the intervention as it will serve to restore our confidence in the local municipality and create an environment for effective service delivery to take place. The intervention by the provincial government was a step in the right directionâ€. - SAnews.gov.za