Buffalo City Metro councillor Kayise Tom, who was shot and wounded in a suspected political-related attack in January, has died. Tom was shot at the gate of her NU9 home in Mdantsane. The ANC's Dr WB Rubusana deputy regional chair fought for her life in hospital after the shooting incident. Party insiders confirmed that Tom has died on Saturday morning.
Buffalo City Metro’s Kiwane Beach Resort, which cost taxpayers more than R25m in upgrades, is operating at a loss and has failed to bring much-needed revenue for the city. The resort, which BCM said offered world-class accommodation, was officially launched in September 2019 by former mayor Xola Pakati.
After it emerged that the Buffalo City Metro splurged nearly R13m on 13 bodyguards for the mayor, deputy mayor and speaker, the DA is taking the council to task once again over security personnel costs for councillors, saying the issue has been shrouded in secrecy. The security costs were revealed in the metro’s annual report for the 2022/2023 financial year.
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The appointment of BCM acting chief financial officer Vincent Pillay has exposed the regional rift in the ruling party, with the metro’s current and former mayors facing off over the issue.Pillay’s role came under scrutiny after a confidential report was tabled behind closed doors at a council meeting on Friday.