The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) in the North West Province has noted with anger and agitation remarks made by the JB Marks Mayor, Cllr Gaba Qhele during what appears to be a meeting with aggrieved community members. While addressing residents who were frustrated by the failure of the municipality to ensure constant water supply and water security for residents, the Mayor made reckless and irresponsible claims that municipal workers are to blame for the municipality’s failures. Arrogantly responding to genuine concerns and grievances that had been raised by residents who for a long time had not seen a single drop of water from their taps, Cllr Qhele alleges that municipal workers, especially those who were suspended late last year, have been responsible for sabotaging service delivery within the municipality.
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