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Bloemfontein – While political parties have 14 days to negotiate and form coalitions in hung municipalities following local government elections last week, the Democratic Alliance in Free State has drawn line in sand for negotiations.
Speaking exclusively to this publication on Saturday, Werner Pretorious, DA’s Mayoral candidate for Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality said they will always prioritise communities as they negotiate.
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Pretorius said regardless of their position in the new council, be it oposition or lead, Bulk Infrastructure and Informal Settlements will be top priorities.
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With regard to public safety, Pretorious said it’s shocking that the directorate has only two cars.
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In conclusion, he thanked residents.
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Vuyile Nikelo is likely to be the Executive Mayor of Mangaung Metro.
In Makoti-A-Phofung, Hlaudi Motsoeneneng’s African Content Movement holds the key while in Ngwathe it’s Ace Magashule’s African Transformation Movement.
This week horse trading will be order of the day but our eyes are firmly on ex-councillors who might be sneaked in into administration in the entire province.
The pothole patching plastic energy didn’t work for Free State Provincial Government
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