MEC Faith Mazibuko visits Eden Park
The purpose of the meeting between the MEC and the community of the two wards was to gain first-hand knowledge about the complaints of residents, who had packed the community hall to capacity.
EDEN PARK – The MEC for Social Development, Faith Mazibuko, visited Eden Park on Thursday, May 7, for a public meeting with all the residents of Ward 53, under the leadership of the ward councillor, Gladstone Zide, and the councillor for Ward 58, Robert Pienaar.
The purpose of the meeting between the MEC and the community of the two wards was to gain first-hand knowledge about the complaints of residents, who had packed the community hall to capacity.
In her address she advised residents to always use their judgement with regard to any issue that concerns them.
She mentioned that they should be able to condemn or praise the government whenever needed and also elaborated on the province’s vision and the 10-pillar programme for radical transformation, modernisation and re-industrialisation (TMR).
After her address, the MEC allowed residents to ask questions, make suggestions and state general complaints. Many concerns were about poor service at the clinic, hospital and local police station, which serve a big area.
The MEC instructed the social workers who were present at the meeting to address residents with social issues on the spot.
Every concern was noted and a promise of feed-back by the social workers and the delivery of food parcels was given.
