Action promised on poor services
During a special council meeting, Rand West City Local Municipality adopted its annual budget, promising efficient service delivery and development going forward.
• Also read: Residents voice fury over water issues
Recently, the municipality held a meeting to adopt its Annual Midterm Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF) or commonly known as the annual budget. The meeting saw key municipal leaders, including Executive Mayor William Matsheke, council Speaker Selina Moumakwe, Deputy Mayor Nontombi Molatlhegi and Chief Whip Mkhuseli Jokazi.
According to municipal spokesperson Phillip Montshiwa, the MTREF was described as balanced, credible and fully funded. He added that it reflected good financial planning and responsible governance.
'The annual budget was adopted unanimously by all councillors and shared commitment to development and the well-being of residents.
The adoption marks a key milestone in the budgeting cycle and lays a solid foundation for efficient service delivery and developmental projects in the upcoming financial period,' he concluded.
Have your say by emailing the Randfontein Herald at randfonteinherald@caxton.co.za.
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