ActionSA argues that Thandulxolo Khalipha has not shown the capacity to address these issues or provide opportunities for residents to grow and break the cycle of poverty.
Patricia Kopane, the provincial chair, has urged Khalipha to step down immediately due to the municipality’s ongoing struggles, according to OFM News.
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The Welkom-based municipality faces financial scrutiny, causing late payments to workers and amassing debts exceeding R5 billion each to Eskom and Vaal Central Water.
ActionSA asserts Khalipha lacks the capacity to tackle these challenges and uplift residents from poverty.
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Dr. Igor Scheurkogel, the DA caucus leader, alleges Khalipha’s takeover of the war room, meant for service delivery discussions, raises concerns of irregularities and pressure on officials.
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Attempts to reach the municipality for a response have failed. Patricia Kopane had earlier called on MEC Ketso Makume to implement a recovery plan, as service providers sought legal action for R120 million, leading to the attachment of municipal assets.
In the Fezile Dabe district, allegations emerge of the municipal manager’s overstepping and interference with the finance department.
April Motaung, the EFF regional chair, accuses the manager of pressuring officials to exclude the Fezile Dabi stadium from financial statements, risking their jobs and disregarding accounting principles.
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Motaung calls for an urgent investigation into the stadium’s construction on private land, claiming misuse of public funds surpassing R100 million.
The municipality refutes ownership or control of the stadium, stating their role ceased in June 2013.
ALLEGATIONS OF FINANCIAL MISMANAGEMENT
Motaung insists on an immediate inquiry into the stadium’s construction on private land, claiming misuse of over R100 million.
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The municipality denies ownership, stating their involvement ceased in June 2013.
In Letsemeng local municipality, DA councillor Thabo Nthapo accuses Executive Mayor Boitumelo Mokomela of misusing municipal resources to impact voter registration.
Concerns arise over preferential resource allocation during registration weekends.
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The ANC is accused of exploiting vulnerabilities for votes amid ongoing service delivery issues and alleged misuse of funds, evident in a substantial Johannesburg trip expenditure despite local problems.
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