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The Citizen
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
DA condemns Emfuleni waste crisis amid escalating resident protests
The DA has intensified its criticism of the Emfuleni Local Municipality's deteriorating waste management, labelling the situation a 'complete collapse' and a direct threat to public health. This condemnation follows a recent protest where residents dumped uncollected garbage at the Sedibeng District Municipality offices, expressing frustration over months of neglected waste collection. Dady Mollo, the DA's Central Constituency Political Head, highlighted the dire conditions: 'Streets are strewn with garbage, bins are overflowing, and illegal dumping is rampant. This is not just unsightly—it's a serious health hazard, especially for children, the elderly, and those in vulnerable areas.' The DA attributes the crisis to poor governance and lack of accountability within the ANC-led municipality. In response, the party proposes immediate reinstatement of regular waste collection, investment in waste management infrastructure, community awareness programs on responsible waste disposal, and strict consequence management for officials and contractors failing to meet their obligations. The recent protest at the Sedibeng offices underscores the residents' desperation. According to reports, the garbage had been left to rot in neighborhoods for over five months, prompting residents to take drastic action. The Vaal Business Cooperation commented on the incident, noting the sudden appearance of a refuse truck to clean up the protest site, a stark contrast to the prolonged neglect in residential areas. The DA says it is continuing to apply pressure through council and oversight mechanisms to ensure residents receive the dignified services they are entitled to. Mollo emphasized, 'The people of Emfuleni deserve dignity and proper service delivery. We will not stop until these rights are realized.' At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
DA submits written questions to ELM over dangerous roads
SEDIBENG.- The DA has formally submitted written questions to the Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) council, raising urgent concerns over the deteriorating state of the municipality's roads and the ongoing failure of traffic lights in the municipality. This, said Dady Mollo, DA Shadow MMC for Public Works, is in line with council standing rules. Mollo said that the ANC-led municipality's neglect of essential road and traffic infrastructure has reached crisis levels, putting countless lives at risk every single day. He said motorists and pedestrians are forced to navigate treacherous roads and dysfunctional traffic signals, increasing the likelihood of serious accidents. 'This is not just a matter of inconvenience—it is a direct threat to public safety. The DA is deeply alarmed by the municipality's continued failure to prioritise even the most basic maintenance and repair work. The safety of road users cannot be ignored any longer—Emfuleni's inaction reflects a systemic collapse in service delivery and a blatant disregard for the well-being of its residents.' Mollo further called on the ELM to 'act immediately and decisively to resolve these dangerous conditions. No more delays. No more excuses. The restoration of road infrastructure and the proper functioning of traffic lights must become an absolute priority to safeguard lives and restore order to our streets.' At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
03-05-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
DA Emfuleni urges urgent action on youth unemployment
SEBOKENG.- As the nation celebrated Workers Day on Thursday, May 1 the DA in Emfuleni, in particular its youth held a demonstration at the Masoheng traffic lights in Zone 10 Extension 1, Sebokeng. The message from the DA's youth said youth unemployment rate at an alarming 43.2%, is not just a number but it reflects a national crisis. 'Today, on Workers' Day, the Democratic Alliance (DA) Emfuleni Central Constituency stands in solidarity with millions of young South Africans who face an uncertain future due to crippling unemployment,' supported by Dady Mollo, DA Constituency Head – Emfuleni Central, the young people said. They expressed their frustrations and further said that in this country they see young graduate whose qualifications cannot open doors in a stagnant economy, a breadwinner robbed of dignity after losing a job he once relied on, and young women forced into vulnerability in the absence of opportunities. 'This is the direct result of decades of ANC mismanagement, corruption, and failed economic policies. While the ANC government continues to make empty promises, young South Africans are left to bear the consequences.' The young people said that the DA is fighting for bold economic reforms that: Encourage investment and support small businesses Equip young people with skills aligned to market needs. Cut red tape and grow an inclusive economy that delivers jobs. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
02-05-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
DA urges action on youth job crisis on Workers' Day
On Workers' Day, the Democratic Alliance (DA) Emfuleni Central Constituency expressed strong concern over South Africa's escalating youth unemployment crisis, calling for urgent reforms to address the issue. According to Cllr Dady Mollo, Constituency Head of DA Emfuleni Central, the youth unemployment rate has soared to an alarming 43.2%. 'This is not just a number—it reflects a national crisis,' said Mollo. He described the impact on real lives: a graduate whose qualifications fail to secure employment, a breadwinner stripped of dignity, and a young woman made vulnerable by lack of opportunity. Mollo attributed the crisis to 'decades of ANC mismanagement, corruption, and failed economic policies.' He criticised the ruling government for continuing to make 'empty promises' while young South Africans suffer the consequences. In contrast, the DA called for bold economic reforms aimed at creating sustainable opportunities. These include encouraging investment, supporting small businesses, aligning youth skills with market needs, and cutting bureaucratic red tape to stimulate an inclusive economy. 'The DA believes opportunity should not be a privilege for the few, but a right for all,' said Mollo. 'We remain committed to building an economy that works—for every young South African, for every family, and for every dream deferred.' The DA urged government and all sectors of society to act decisively before another generation is lost to unemployment. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
