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The Citizen
16-07-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
Maila says there is no crisis with Dresden road project
Maila says there is no crisis with Dresden road project 'There is no crisis with regards to the Dresden Access Road Project. We can assure the people of Fetakgomo Tubatse, Dresden in particular, that the project will be completed, and the project still have enough budget for the outstanding activities.' These were the words of Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality (FTLM)'s mayor Eddie Maila during an unannounced site visit on July 16. Maila brushed off alleged social media reports that it has stalled and the contractor was overpaid. He said the allegations raised on social media are not the true reflection of what is happening on the ground. 'I came here to check for myself, and my assurance to local communities, is that it will be completed. Under this administration we have no history of paying contractors that are behind with their projects. If a contractor is behind on the progress of the project, even the expenditure will be aligned with the progress on the ground, or you will find that the progress is ahead and the expenditure is behind.' Maila said the disturbances by community members especially SMMEs on the Dresden road, dealt a major blow on it. 'I was given the mandate to deliver this project to the people and i will achieve that, i cannot succumb to intimidations, this project must be completed.' Maila said too many people are affected by the incomplete road. 'To the contractor, I will be monitoring this project on a weekly if not daily basis. No community members must disturb here.' The site manager briefed Maila's delegation that the project is standing at 69% and they have revised their programme of work to ensure that the project is completed. In tracking the progress, Maila was accompanied by Executive Committee members (Exco) and the local councilors. Also read: Maila warns criminals: No more service delivery disruptions In his presentation, the site manager of the project, indicated that the torrential rains have slowed down the pace, as the work had to be redone for the strong foundation of the road base. Maila has encouraged the contractor to revise the programme of work to ensure that the road is soon completed At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
05-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Maila warns criminals: No more service delivery disruptions
Criminals disrupting service delivery projects in order to enrich themselves have been warned by the Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality's (FTLM) mayor, Eddie Maila. This warning came as he introduced two contractors who would erect an 8km access road in Praktiseer Shushumela to the community on July 3, and another two for a 6km access road in Ga-Mokgotho Village in Ward 16 on July 4. 'We are sick and tired of individuals collapsing service delivery projects. Gone are the days where we will allow people to disrupt our work in our communities. I put my neck on the block, I will be involved in these projects every step of the way to ensure no one disrupts them,' Maila said. He said the FTLM would not return money to Treasury under his watch 'Our municipality was one of those that returned money back to Department of Treasury, without providing key services. This is no longer happening; we will spend 100% of money allocated to us on service delivery. In fact, we will get additional allocation.' Maila assured residents that all the projects will be completed within a 12-month period. 'We commit to completing all these projects. They will benefit economic activity in these areas.' Maila urged the community to support all municipal projects. He also encouraged women to seize this opportunity to work as subcontractors. He said his office will ensure women are involved in all municipal projects. When introducing the contractors, Maila reminded them about their objective in the village. He warned them that the municipality is expecting quality projects that must be implemented within the stipulated time. 'Contractors must ensure that the locals benefit in terms of employment and business opportunities through the correct procedures.' ALSO READ: Magakala road and bridge project 100% complete Maila applauded the tribal leaders (Moshate) for working closely with the municipality to provide services. 'We cannot build a city with bad roads. Let's support all the projects to make Fetakgomo Tubatse a better place.' The access roads projects at both Praktiseer and Ga-Mokgotho are scheduled to commence on July 7. They will cost a combined total of R140 million. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
30-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Magakala road and bridge project 100% complete
The Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality (FTLM) continues to improve access and mobility in rural areas. The Magakala Access Road and Bridge Project will soon be handed to the communities. The FTLM's mayor, Eddie Maila, visited the site on May 29 for inspection before its official handover. This project in the FTLM's Ward 39 (Mohlaletsi) is 100% complete. Maila commended the community for working with the municipality and the contractors to ensure that the project is implemented without major hindrances. Before the construction of this road, it was difficult for the community to access essential services such as schools and clinics due to the harsh conditions of the gravel road. Access was especially limited during rainy season as there was no bridge to cross the river. Maila and his team took a walkabout on the four kilometre stretch of the road to assess its condition. He said the completed project will bring much relief to the Magakala community in terms of safer roads and accessibility. Nthabi Tladi, a community member, thanked the mayor and the municipality for implementing the road project, as it was difficult for the residents to conduct their daily business. She said the road is going to change their lives forever. After visiting the Magakala access road, Maila also conducted another inspection at Debeila-Mohlaletsi road. This inspection was done to give the mayor an insight on the challenges raised by the community and other stakeholders on the development of the road project. Maila indicated that the road's completion is long overdue and all the remaining issues must be addressed, so it could be handed over to the community. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Fetakgomo Tubatse unveils new vehicle fleet
A fleet of new vehicles was unveiled at the Civic Centre in Burgersfort on May 8, with the aim of improving service delivery to the residents of Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality (FTLM). The mayor, Cllr Eddie Maila, handed over the new waste management vehicles to the municipality's Department of Community Services and a tractor loader backhoe (TLB) to infrastructure development and technical services. The fleet consists of one compactor truck, a refuse waste cage truck and a TLB. The new fleet will be utilised to extend the provision of waste management services to rural areas. This is part of the FTLM's efforts to create a safer and cleaner environment within communities and to mitigate the effects of climate change. Maila applauded management for procuring the new fleet to expand municipal services to far-flung and rural areas. ALSO READ: Maepa road to be completed in August He urged the operators to take care of the new fleet, to expedite service delivery and to save costs for the institution. Maila also warned that laziness by municipal workers would not be tolerated. 'We aim to fix all roads in the municipality. Gone are the days when workers will just relax in their offices and do nothing. If trucks are broken, report this matter to the offices so that replacement parts can be purchased. Workers not willing to accelerate services, can leave their posts in peace and they will be replaced by people willing to do the work,' Maila said. 'I believe the FTLM is on the right path to creating better communities. The municipality is eager for the enhancement of service delivery,' he concluded. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
16-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Maepa road to be completed in August
The Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality's (FTLM) mayor, Eddie Maila, conducted an oversight visit to the Maepa Internal Road Project with his entourage on May 12 and is satisfied with the progress of the 4.5km-long road. The project is at 68% completion and work is anticipated to be finalised by August. Maila appealed to the contractor and the project management unit to stick to the revised programme so that the project can be completed ahead of the scheduled time. ALSO READ: Praktiseer man and his team determined to get rid of potholes The progress on the ground gives the mayor and the executive committee confidence that the project will be successfully handed over to the community. Maila also used the opportunity to encourage other villagers to emulate the community of Maepa in their support, allowing the contractor to work without disturbance. 'The co-operation shown is commendable and must be maintained in all the projects that are implemented across the municipality,' said Maila. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
