Marry Me residents demand better service delivery

RESIDENTS of Marry Me Informal Settlements in Sondela have voiced their frustrations over the poor state of service delivery in their area during an imbizo hosted by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi on Wednesday.

- RAPULA MOATSHE

RESIDENTS of Marry Me Informal Settlements in Soshanguve have voiced their frustrations over the poor state of service delivery in their area during an imbizo hosted by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi on Wednesday.

The community is plagued by issues such as inadequate waste management, lack of rubbish bins, untarred roads, overflowing sewage, high unemployment rates, and a rising crime rate.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi visited the area accompanied by his executive team and the City of Tshwane MMCs, led by Mayor Nasiphi Moya.

Their visit came after a tragic incident where six patrollers lost their lives and six others suffered severe injuries in a fatal shooting.

Malusi Seema, a resident of the nearby Kehila Borukhu squatter camp, expressed his concerns about the deplorable living conditions in his community.

He claimed the lack of access to clean water has led to waterborne illnesses and also highlighted the poor state of the roads, which poses a hazard to residents.

Moeketsi Thera, another resident, urged Lesufi to allocate a budget that empowers small businesses, saying they are the key drivers of employment opportunities for young people.