VIDEO | Khalipa urges protesters not to disrupt schools

Staff Reporter

Welkom – Amid rising tensions across the country over poor service delivery, high unemployment and illegal migration, Matjhabeng Local Municipality Executive Mayor, Thanduxolo Khalipa has urged unhappy residents not to direct their frustrations at schools during protests.

Speaking during a media briefing on Sunday, Khalipa acknowledged the challenges facing communities but warned that schools should never become targets of public demonstrations.

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The mayor revealed that the national government has allocated R4.4 billion towards water and sanitation projects, which he said are expected to improve service delivery in affected areas.

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On economic development and investment, Khalipa announced that ten to fifteen international engineers will soon be stationed in Matjhabeng to assist with the rehabilitation and upgrading of the local airport.

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Potholes will also be fixed.

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He further called on law enforcement agencies to fast-track investigations into criminal activities and other matters affecting the municipality, saying swift action would help restore public confidence.

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We have accepted Mayor’s invite to visit the airport and any other project to monitor progress from fleet, housing, water and sanitising, waste etc.

In other news, delegates in Mangaung will be marching to Kaizer Sebothelo House to demand regional conference.

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