EFF criticises Moya for Weskoppies power cut

THE EFF in Tshwane has criticised Mayor Nasiphi Moya for cutting power to Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital over R1.2 million in unpaid bills this week, calling the decision unfortunate and demanding that she explain her actions.

- RAPULA MOATSHE

The party, which is part of the multi-party coalition government in Tshwane, cautioned against being painted with the same brush as coalition partners.

EFF caucus chief whip Godwin Ratikwane distanced his party from Moya’s action during a television interview on Tuesday evening.

He said, “We are not going to take collective responsibility on matters that we are not responsible for. We should be judged according to our actions in government and not necessarily that we are part of some collaboration.”

He said the mayor must be held accountable for switching off the power supply at the health institution.

According to the Gauteng Department of Health, electricity supply at Weskoppies has since been restored following an agreement with the City.