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The Citizen
11-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Special Emfuleni/Rand Water project approved by Council
This will see a new company (known as the Special Purpose Vehicle between Rand Water and the Emfuleni Municipality) manage water and sanitation under a new CEO and new brand, and will incorporate all present Metsi municipal workers. The SPV is the brainchild of ELM Manager April Ntuli. The ELM/Rand Water SPV is on a 70/30 percent basis, with Rand Water the major partner. But the SPV will only be launched after specific financial and funding provisions have been addressed, especially in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Both ELM and Rand Water have expressed the desire to professionalise and corporatise water services that will provide a long-term solution to the endemic infrastructure decay, massive leakages in potable water and estimation billing which have plagued the municipality for years. In Council, the Freedom Front Plus abstained from the SPV approval vote. The Democratic Alliance (DA) voted for it, but with conditions relating to the comprehensive submission of key documents within 60 days on issues such as a Stakeholder Engagement Plan, Service Delivery Agreement, Asset Transfer Agreement and including a Debt Assignment Agreement. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
29-04-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Efforts to maintain Westpark Cemetery improved by JCPZ
The Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) has stepped up its maintenance efforts at Westpark Cemetery, a significant 122-hectare facility that serves diverse communities. Despite concerns raised on social media about the cemetery's appearance during the Easter holidays, JCPZ assures residents that cemeteries remain a top priority. The recent surge in rainfall has led to rapid vegetation growth, temporarily impacting regular maintenance schedules, and giving the impression of neglect. ALSO READ: Winnie Khumalo laid to rest at Westpark Cemetery However, JCPZ has proactively exceeded its standard service levels by deploying grass-cutting service providers every month, rather than the quarterly cycle outlined in the Service Delivery Agreement. This is evident in the documented grass-cutting activities in February, March, and April 2025. To accelerate clean-up operations during this peak season, additional teams have been deployed to support the existing cemetery-based crew. These efforts are expected to be completed, weather permitting, by May 3. JCPZ urges residents to support these efforts by maintaining the cleanliness of their family gravesites, especially during the rainy season. ALSO READ: Veteran actor; Tebogo Darlington 'PapaG' Ndarane laid to rest at Westpark Cemetery JCPZ remains committed to ensuring that cemeteries reflect the respect and care they deserve. The organisation values the importance of Westpark Cemetery as a sacred space, serving diverse communities, including Chinese, Muslim, Jewish, Christian, and SANDF burial sections. By prioritising cemetery maintenance, JCPZ aims to uphold the dignity of this historic and culturally significant facility. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
