Pressure is mounting on the cash-strapped Buffalo City Metro to account for its ballooning spending on several multimillion-rand projects, most of which were either completed late or are still awaiting completion, and need even more money.While the metro is cutting back on overtime and fleet vehicle costs, and desperately trying to recoup money spent on the Settlers Way upgrade, the city has unveiled its now controversial Court Crescent project which has caused an uproar over its price tag.
The R87m price tag of Buffalo City Metro’s newly opened Court Crescent beachfront project was the biggest talking point when Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane on Thursday unveiled the facility, which has been fenced off in full view of city residents since 2022. last year.Political parties and residents took to social media to express their shock, with some attending the event making sure their voices were heard.
The beachfront’s Esplanade and Court Crescent have been given a colourful facelift thanks to talented Walter Sisulu University fine arts graduates, led by businessman and visual artist Nkokheli Mzimba.
The glorious views and bracing sea air of East London's famed Esplanade will welcome hundreds of runners and walkers at the annual Spar Daily Dispatch fun run on Sunday, October 8, kicking off at the Orient Beach swimming pools.