Meadowlands: Ward 43 public meeting update
Important issues were discussed at the public meeting in Meadowlands
The leadership of Ward 43 under councillor Happyboy Molobye held a series of public meetings which sought to inform the community about service delivery issues.
These public meetings started on July 17 at Moruta-Thuto Primary School and concluded on July 24 at Totomeng Primary School.
Amongst the issues discussed was the feedback of some of the concerns that were raised during the meeting that was held earlier this year in March such as; street humps, street lights and housing.
According to Molobye after the March meeting, he visited the metro centre regarding the issue of street humps to hand over the 2017 petitions.
“Upon my arrival, I found out that they still had 2014 petitions, however, I submitted the 2017 petitions and they said that they will scan them and send reference numbers.”
Molobye said that when it comes to street lights he has noticed that after the public meetings several street lights started working except for the main roads street lights.
“Main roads are my concern and the Zone 8 area street lights which are not operating. I will follow up on that issue.
“With housing what I can advise is for people to visit the central camp in Baragwanath to verify if they indeed signed subsidies so that when housing starts with allocations people do not encounter problems. Housing will prioritise 1996-1997 people first,” he said.
Following the announcement of feedbacks, the invited guests from Pikitup and Joburg water were given the platform to address the community about service delivery within their structures.
Selina Tshabalala from Pikitup highlighted the issue of broken bins.
“If your bin is damaged you must log a call on 011 375 5555 and tell them to refer you to refuse service and lodge your complaint.
“When we come and deliver the new bin we will want a proof of water and electricity as well as the copy of your ID.
“We also attend to special cases such as elderly people who cannot lodge a complaint. Our team will identify them and help them.”
Shabalala also emphasised on the issue of working together with the community.
“We have received complaints about Pikitup drivers who are rude towards people. If anyone has encountered such behaviour they must report them because such behaviour cannot be condoned,” she said.
Tumi Pelane from Joburg water talked about the issues they face in relation to water. Some of the challenges she mentioned include;
1. Selling points
“We are busy as Joburg water approaching garages; Pick n Pay, big supermarkets to help us sell water.
“We are also working on an online system where people can use the cell phone to buy water,”
2. Meters
“From the first of July people are no longer getting 6000 litres of basic water, not everyone will get that 6000l only pensioners who earn earn less than 5000rand, but they must go and register under Siyasizana.”
3. Low Flush Cisterns
“We getting problems that they do not flush, I addressed the complaints and they said they will look into the matter and advise people to call and lodge complaints.”
4. Sewer Blockages
“Our sewerages always block and when we go and check them we found out that there are things that we are not supposed to use that block the sewages.”
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