The DA in Govan Mbeki Local Municipality is petitioning the municipality to take action and ensure that the municipality offers services to residents of Esihle Gardens in Secunda.
“Over the past couple of months, this community has been without operational streetlights, were troubled by overgrown grass and there are heaps of rubble scattered throughout the area,” said Councilor Fiona Pelman, DA Ward 21 councilor.
Residents of this area have expressed their deep frustration at the municipality’s lack of intervention. In an effort to restore order, they took it upon themselves to raise funds a few months ago and hire a TLB to remove some of the rubble.
Unfortunately, due to limited resources, they could only afford to rent the equipment for a few hours, making only a small impact. Their disappointment is compounded by the fact that one of the contractors had promised to flatten and remove the rubble months ago, yet nothing has been done to date.
The DA engaged with the contractor responsible for this area and they assured us that they would assist in removing the rubble and cutting down the overgrown grass. However, none of these commitments have materialized.
The municipality’s ongoing neglect has created a haven for criminals, and residents have reported a significant increase in burglaries. The dense vegetation further endangers the community, posing risks of snake infestations and other hazards.
The DA condemns the municipality’s lethargic approach in Govan Mbeki, ratepayers deserve better service delivery and a healthy living environment that they can be proud of. It has become blatantly clear that the municipality is governed by unskilled leaders who have repeatedly failed residents.
The truth of the matter is that the municipality has shown lack of accountability and a blatant disregard to the needs of residents.
“We will await action from the Municipal Manager, Elliot Maseko. Residents cannot continue to suffer because of the ANC’s incompetence,” concluded Councilor Fiona Pelman, DA Ward councilor for ward 21
