By OBAKENG MAJE
The Greater Taung Local Municipality has responded to the demands of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati region. This comes after the EFF embarked on a peaceful march to the municipality three months ago demanding improved service delivery among other things.
EFF regional secretary, Justice Dabampe said then they marched against collapsed service delivery. Dabampe said they have submitted the memorandum of demand to the municipality demanding that all vacant posts be filled with immediate effect.
“We also demand that preference be given to local people who qualify. As EFF, we also demand that all security guards are sourced-in by the end of October 2020 and all security guards whose contracts are said to be terminated be hired without failure by the end of October 2020.
“All security guards must be paid a minimum of R7 500 effective from 1 November 2020. We further demand that Tsholofelo Moepeng who is employed by the municipality and who is also the Chairperson of the Board of Directors at Vaaltar FM be investigated for non-disclosure of getting 20% commission,” he said.
Dabampe added that they demand that all sports facilities be handed over to the communities by the end of October 2020 too. He said all informal settlements in Taung must be formalised without failure by the end of October 2020.
“As EFF, we demand that all high mast lights in Taung be switched on and maintained by the end of October 2020. We call on the municipality that all internal roads be paved and named by the end of October 2020.
“Every household in Taung must have piped water by the end of October 2020 and all municipal vehicles should be used only for official municipal work. All villages must have high mast lights by the end of November 2020 and all community parks must be secured.
“There must be a satellite offices in all clusters in Taung by the end of November 2020 and all houses be electrified by the end of November 2020. The municipality must ensure that all unoccupied built houses must have beneficiaries with immediate effect and all patrollers are sourced-in by the end of November 2020,” he said.
Dabampe said they also demand that all municipal economic Hubs built to be handed over to their respective communities by the end of October 2020. He added that the Dryharts Community Hall also be demolished because it is not safe for public use.
Now, the municipal mayor, Charles Motlhabane has responded. Motlhabane said vacant positions are filled as and when required, based on whether posts are budgeted for and on any review of the organogram or strategy.
“There is a disclaimer on GTLM adverts that local, disabled, women, and HDI’s will be prioritized. However, positions to be filled are based on qualification required and also ensuring that the Recruitment policy is followed.
“The municipality has contracted a security company and has no influence on the sourcing of security guards. However, has a clear SLA in place that ensures that all facilities are secured,” he said.
Motlhabane added that the municipality’s contracted a security company and has no influence on the sourcing or termination of security guards. He said it is entirely the prerogative of the security company and its own policies.
“The aggrieved should consult the Labour Department. The municipality’s contracted a security company in line with the legislation e.g: the PSIRA which guides with regard to remunerations.
“We would lie to refer the issue regarding Mr Tsholofelo Moepeng be investigated for non-disclosure of getting 20% commission at Vaaltar FM to the station,” said Motlhabane.
He further said the council has resolved to demolish and re-build the Dryharts Community Hall in 2020/2021financial year. Motlhabane said they envisage that to happen in the third quarter of the year.
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