During his address, Deputy President Mashatile touched upon a range of topics that have been affecting South Africa and its citizens. Apart from acknowledging the devastating impact of the COVID19 pandemic, he also spoke about the government’s efforts to combat it.
The City of Cape Town has recently launched its Energy Safety Team on May 24, 2023, to safeguard its electricity infrastructure. The initiative, led by Councillor Beverley van Reenen and Alderman JP Smith, aims to collaborate with law enforcement agencies and the South African Police Service (SAPS) to focus on the protection of the City’s electricity infrastructure in the metro.
Energy poverty is a significant challenge facing many communities in Cape Town, particularly those living in backyard dwellings. Backyarders, who often live in informal settlements, face significant energy challenges due to a lack of access to essential energy subsidies, such as the Free Basic Electricity (FBE) offered by the city.
Deputy Minister Swarts Discusses Achievements in the Department’s Flagship Programme and Collaboration with the Public and Private Sectors ### Infrastructure Investment Programme for South Africa (IIPSA)
The Eastern Cape has faced several developmental challenges over the years, including high unemployment rates, poor infrastructure, and inadequate access to basic services like healthcare and education. In response to these issues, the South African government has implemented several initiatives to promote development in the region.
The North West Human Settlements Alternative Building Technology (ABT) Summit is an important event that aims to explore innovative solutions to address the housing backlog and other human settlement challenges in South Africa. It seeks to bring together professionals in the human settlements sector, technology enthusiasts, and investors to discuss alternative building technologies that can create sustainable human settlements for eligible citizens in the North West province.
In a recent session led by Nono Maloyi, the MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements, and Traditional Affairs, South African municipalities gathered to address crucial progress reports on service delivery and infrastructure grants spending. This special session witnessed the attendance of Mayors, Municipal Managers, Chief Financial Officers, and other stakeholders, reflecting the urgency to improve service delivery in local communities.
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has scheduled a comprehensive planned maintenance work for the water supply infrastructure in several areas, including Bellville CBD, Triangle Farm, Bellville South, Labiance, Greenlands, Glenhaven, and Stikland. This article provides information on the scope of the maintenance work, its purpose, and how residents can prepare for it.
The City of Cape Town has recently introduced a range of new features to its web service request page to streamline service delivery and improve communication with residents. These enhancements aim to simplify the process of reporting faults and service requests, enabling residents to effectively report issues in areas without specific street addresses, such as public open spaces and informal settlements.
In recent years, South Africa has seen a positive shift in its approach to human settlements, thanks to Deputy Minister Pam Tshwete and the Department of Human Settlements. With the implementation of the innovative District Development Model, various spheres of government have been able to collaborate more effectively, resulting in improved service delivery.
Starting on Thursday, May 11th, 2023, the Portfolio Committees of Gauteng Legislature will hold public meetings across the province to comprehensively review the budgets of Provincial Government Departments for the 2023/24 financial year. These meetings aim to create an open and transparent platform for Gauteng residents to participate actively, express their opinions, and ask questions, which is a crucial component of the Legislature’s mission to involve the public in legislative processes.
After a period of uncertainty, the construction project for the road between Molelema and Matsheng in Taung is finally set to resume. This project brings new opportunities for economic growth and development in the region. ## Resolution of the Conflict
Today, on World Facilities Management Day, we recognize the professionals who work tirelessly to maintain the health, safety, and productivity of an organization’s facilities. In Cape Town, the ongoing energy crisis has presented numerous challenges for the City’s Facilities Management Department. However, the department has implemented various strategies to ensure the continuity of services for both staff and the public.
The Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr. Pravin Gordhan, recently addressed the unfounded claims made by the DA. He believes that these claims are intended to mislead the South African public, gain political advantage, and destabilize the ongoing work to rebuild stateowned enterprises (SOEs). Minister Gordhan emphasizes that neither he nor the department will be deterred from their efforts to stabilize SOEs, enhance their governance, provide them with skilled leadership, and enable them to spearhead the government’s developmental and transformation agenda.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is scheduled to visit Jagersfontein, a community within the Kopanong Municipality of the Free State Province in South Africa, on May 9th, 2023. The purpose of his visit is to assess the progress regarding service delivery challenges and to provide feedback to the community. The focus will be on the provision of water and the resettlement of community members who were affected by a dam collapse during the Jagersfontein Development Project.
