With the recent ousting of Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink in a dramatic vote of no confidence, acting Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya has stepped in to reassure residents that essential services will not falter during this transitional period.
This declaration comes as the ANC's no-confidence motion, passed at last week’s council meeting, left Tshwane without a mayoral executive.
However, Moya, who is currently holding the fort, stressed that service delivery will not only continue but also be prioritised until a new mayor was elected within the next 14 days.
During a visit to Soshanguve, Moya, accompanied by City officials from waste management, horticulture, and the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), underscored her commitment to maintaining the city's operations.
“Residents will not suffer in the absence of a mayoral executive. There will be a continuation of service delivery and there will be no interruptions to the functioning of the City of Tshwane,” she said.
The team’s efforts on the ground were clearly visible as they tackled overgrown fields and illegal dumping sites on Buitekant Street in Block FF.
“The team ensured that the fields were pruned of overgrown trees and weeds. We also attended to several illegal dumping grounds on Buitekant Street and near Giant Stadium,” Moya said.
Additional tasks for the day included repainting road markings, repairing potholes, and restoring street lights on Mokhetle Drive in Block UU.
Moya emphasised the importance of restoring stolen electricity cables on the R80, highlighting that well-lit streets were a critical priority for resident safety during the night.
This proactive approach continued yesterday in Refilwe township, where Moya joined local teams to address urban management issues, including road maintenance, sewer repairs, and the elimination of illegal dumping.
ActionSA, Moya’s political party, which voted to remove Brink, had recently criticised the poor state of service delivery in Atteridgeville and Soshanguve.
The dismal conditions included overflowing sewage and unchecked rubbish heaps, which party national chairperson Michael Beaumont attributed to the erstwhile DA-led multiparty government’s regression in service management.
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