Latest news with #OperationPhakamaVaal
The Citizen
18 hours ago
- Politics
- The Citizen
Action SA slams Emfuleni's service delivery failures
SEDIBENG. – On its own, it is impossible for the Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) to deliver service to the community! ActionSA in Sedibeng said that the recently cleaning campaign partnership between the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in South Africa (COGTA) in Gauteng and the ELM indicates that the municipality is not capable of service delivery. Dubbed Operation Phakama Vaal, it was supported by the Gauteng provincial government, and its main focus is to bring back service delivery and confidence in the community. The Gauteng provincial government said that the operation also aimed, among others, to encourage communities to keep the environment clean. The Gauteng provincial government said that the initiative followed the recent Provincial Integrated Service Delivery Programme visit that seeks to address service delivery issues, including crime, infrastructure maintenance, and waste management, amongst other things. The operation focused on Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark, Evaton, and Vereeniging, mainly tackling illegal dumping, promoting recycling, and restoring neglected public space. Bongani Dhlamini, ActionSA's Regional Chair, said, 'This is a clear indication that Emfuleni on its own is no longer capable of handling service delivery for the residents of Emfuleni, thus the (our) call for placing Emfuleni under administration and we will take it up with the Gauteng Provincial Legislature,' he said. Meanwhile, the party launched branches for Wards 6 and 18 in preparation for the upcoming 2026 local government elections. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
4 days ago
- General
- The Citizen
ELM not capable of service delivery on its own: ActionSA Sedibeng
ELM not capable of service delivery on its own: ActionSA Sedibeng SEDIBENG. – On its own, it is impossible for the Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) to deliver service to the community! ActionSA in Sedibeng said that the recently cleaning campaign partnership between the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in South Africa (COGTA) in Gauteng and the ELM indicates that the municipality is not capable of service delivery. Dubbed Operation Phakama Vaal, it was supported by the Gauteng provincial government, and its main focus is to bring back service delivery and confidence in the community. The Gauteng provincial government said that the operation also aimed, among others, to encourage communities to keep the environment clean. The Gauteng provincial government said that the initiative followed the recent Provincial Integrated Service Delivery Programme visit that seeks to address service delivery issues, including crime, infrastructure maintenance, and waste management, amongst other things. The operation focused on Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark, Evaton, and Vereeniging, mainly tackling illegal dumping, promoting recycling, and restoring neglected public space. Bongani Dhlamini, ActionSA's Regional Chair, said, 'This is a clear indication that Emfuleni on its own is no longer capable of handling service delivery for the residents of Emfuleni, thus the (our) call for placing Emfuleni under administration and we will take it up with the Gauteng Provincial Legislature,' he said. Meanwhile, the party launched branches for Wards 6 and 18 in preparation for the upcoming 2026 local government elections. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
05-06-2025
- The Citizen
Road maintenance staff find decomposed body along Golden Highway
SEBOKENG.- Perhaps had the Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) long embarked on cleaning and maintaining service delivery in Sedibeng, a gruesome discovery would long have been made. Sebokeng police are investigating a case of inquest after a decomposed body was spotted by road maintenance staff next to Sebokeng Water Works, along the Golden Highway, on Tuesday afternoon. Police spokesperson, Sergeant Nthabiseng Mokhachane said that the road maintenance staff alleged that they were busy cleaning, and cutting the tall grass, along the Golden Highway when they spotted a decomposed body. 'They summoned for the police and on arrival, the police found a decomposed body of an unknown person. Upon further investigation it was discovered that both legs were detached from the body, and were a few paces away. EMS verified the gender of the deceased as a male and his age was not estimated. The body was taken to the Sebokeng Forensic Pathology for further investigation,' Mokhachane said. The Sebokeng Station Commander, Brigadier Thembekile Kubone, would like to plead with anyone who does not know about their loved one's whereabouts to go to Sebokeng Forensic Pathology Services for further information. The police further plead with the public to assist with any information that may assist with any information that may assist with the investigation. Any person who may have information can contact anonymously contact Sebokeng on 082 498 9563, 016 466 2047, 08600 10111, 10111, 112 or alternatively via MySAPS. The ELM is currently busy with their Operation Phakama Vaal, an operation that aims to clean the Vaal. The week long operation, which started on Monday, is focusing on Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark, Evaton and Vereeniging mainly tackling illegal dumping, promoting recycling and restoring neglected public space. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
04-06-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Gauteng Provincial government supports Operation Phakama Vaal
SEDIBENG.- The Emfuleni Local Municipality's (ELM's) operation to clean and provide service delivery to the community started in earnest on Monday, June 2. Operation Phakama Vaal is supported by the Gauteng Provincial government and its main focus is to bring back service delivery and confidence in the community. It (also) aims, among others, to encourage communities to keep the environment clean. The Gauteng Provincial government said that the initiative follows the recent Provincial Intergrated Service Delivery Programme visit that seeks to address service delivery issues including crime, infrastructure maintenance and waste management amongst other things. 'The week long operation will focus on Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark, Evaton and Vereening mainly tackling illegal dumping, promoting recycling and restoring neglected public space,' a statement by the Provincial government read. On Monday teams (employees from ELM), supported by others from different municipalities in the province gathered at ELM Masoheng, Sebokeng offices to start the operation. The campaign will run throughout this week, and ends on Sunday. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
03-06-2025
- General
- The Citizen
PICS: Sleeves rolled up for a cleaner Vaal
MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, MEC Jacob Mamabolo has mobilized comprehensive support for Emfuleni Local Municipality's '#OperationPhakamaVaal' , an initiative led by Executive Mayor Councillor Sipho Radebe aimed at cleaning up all illegal dumping sites across the region. This impactful campaign is scheduled to run until 8 June 2025, with the goal of restoring dignity and cleanliness to the community. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
