Watch: Thousands gather for Presidential Imbizo in Ekurhuleni
Residents gathered at the Tsakani Stadium where they raised concerns such as unemployment and poor service delivery.
Kwatsaduza residents and those from surrounding Ekurhuleni communities gathered at Tsakani Stadium yesterday for the Presidential Imbizo.
The event aimed to assess progress on issues related to improving service delivery in the community.
Residents voiced concerns over unemployment and poor service delivery. In response, the president urged residents to persist with their small businesses.
“I see many people selling around Ekurhuleni, some from their homes. We will create markets where those who can create will be able to sell,” he said.
@african_reporter Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says this year’s Presidential Imbizo will provide solutions to the issues such as unemployment, crime, and water. #panyazalesufi #KwaThema #AfricanReporter #johannesburgsouthafrica #ekurhuleni #ramaphosa #Duduza #presidentialimbizo #Tsakani #kwatsaduza ♬ original sound – African Reporter
@african_reporter President #CyrilRamaphosa addressing the #Ekurhuleni residents at the Presidential Imbizo. #KwaThema#johannesburgsouthafrica #ekurhuleni #ramaphosa #Duduza #PresidentialImbizo2024 #Tsakani ♬ original sound – African Reporter
Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina highlighted leaks as a cause of water issues in the area.
“Water is running down roads, even damaging them constantly. Residents need to help the municipality address these leaks and conserve water.
“Additionally, some people are stealing water by tapping into the system and taking what is not meant for them,” she explained.
@african_reporter Minister of CoGTA, Velenkosi Hlabisa details the significance of the #PresidentialImbizo and the key issues the president is set to address including the water crisis in the #Kwatsaduza community. #KwaThema #AfricanReporter #johannesburgsouthafrica #ekurhuleni #ramaphosa #Duduza #PresidentialImbizo2024 #Tsakani ♬ original sound – African Reporter
@african_reporter (1st) Nomasonto Dhlamini, (2nd)- Margaret Magana, and (3rd) Busi Madiba from #Duduza share their thoughts ahead of the President’s visit. #KwaThema #AricanReporter #johannesburgsouthafrica #ekurhuleni #ramaphosa ♬ original sound – African Reporter
Crime was another major concern, with Gauteng being one of the top four provinces with the highest crime rates.
“We are aware of the hotspots, and Tsakani is one of them. We will discuss how to transform these into ‘cool’ spots. We are also addressing issues at the Kwa-Thema Police Station,” explained Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu.
@african_reporter The executive mayor of the @cityofekurhuleni, Alderman Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has begun addressing the residents highlighting that the different levels of government will collaboratively to bring change. #KwaThema #PresidentialImbizo #Tsakani #ekurhuleni #ramaphosa #johannesburgsouthafrica #SAgovernment ♬ original sound – African Reporter
@african_reporter 17-year-old @samuelnyakallosibanyoni from the School of Art in #Daveyton made portraits of Gayton McKenzie and Gauteng premier, Panyaza Lesufi to recognise them for the good work they do in the community. #KwaThema #AfricanReporter #johannesburgsouthafrica #ekurhuleni #ramaphosa #Duduza #PresidentialImbizo2024 #Tsakani ♬ original sound – African Reporter
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