This week’s question:
How can residents help alleviate the problem of displaced people in Johannesburg?
Mike Wood, Ward 104 councillor answered:
The problem of displaced people in Johannesburg is indeed an enormous one. It is estimated that more than 10 000 people come into our city every month. It is a problem that must be tackled by all three levels of government – national, provincial and local.
Residents can play a part in alleviating this problem by getting involved with faith-based and non-profit organisations. These bodies run feeding schemes, employment agencies and shelters. There is a proposed shelter that will be established in Windsor. Residents can get involved in fundraising and assisting in the running of the operation. It must be stressed that assistance for employment can only be afforded to those who are either South African citizens or are legally entitled to be in the country.
Do you have a question for a ward councillor?
As a local newspaper, the Randburg Sun provides a platform for residents to learn about, understand and follow local government. As an extension of that, there is a weekly column called Councillor’s Corner which is a platform for you, our readers, to voice your concerns or questions for ward councillors to respond to. Different, willing, ward councillors will respond to a question each week.
Email your burning question to aimeed@caxton.co.za and let’s get the ball rolling.
