Heads could roll at Beitbridge's council over constant flooding failures. Matabeleland South Minister Albert Nguluvhe threatened to push for a commission to run the border town if local officials don't fix the problem. He gave the municipality a limited timeframe to solve chronic flooding in low-lying areas, ordering long-delayed projects like the Dulivhadzimu Bus Terminus to finally conclude.
Nguluvhe directed the provision of running water and proper toilets at the fresh produce market, warning of cholera risks from poor hygiene. He told the Municipality of Beitbridge to rework its budget, prioritizing service delivery over worker salaries. The minister publicly criticized town clerk Loud Ramakgapola, engineer Douglas Siphuma, and a procurement officer named Mkandla for basic failures.
A councilor noted repeated requests to desilt a critical drainage channel were ignored due to missing welding rods. Ramakgapola admitted the municipality is financially distressed and struggling to operate. Nguluvhe questioned where revenue from bus parking fees and dilapidated council flats goes, suggesting those funds could complete projects. He stated all options, including demolishing old flats housing fifty-four families, must be explored.
Nguluvhe directed the provision of running water and proper toilets at the fresh produce market, warning of cholera risks from poor hygiene. He told the Municipality of Beitbridge to rework its budget, prioritizing service delivery over worker salaries. The minister publicly criticized town clerk Loud Ramakgapola, engineer Douglas Siphuma, and a procurement officer named Mkandla for basic failures.
A councilor noted repeated requests to desilt a critical drainage channel were ignored due to missing welding rods. Ramakgapola admitted the municipality is financially distressed and struggling to operate. Nguluvhe questioned where revenue from bus parking fees and dilapidated council flats goes, suggesting those funds could complete projects. He stated all options, including demolishing old flats housing fifty-four families, must be explored.
