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The Citizen
2 days ago
- General
- The Citizen
Fetakgomo Tubatse Exco donates to Bapedi Royal House
Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality (FTLM) is working closely with traditional leaders to develop communities. Mayor Cllr Eddie Maila, and his Executive Committees (EXCO) paid a courtesy visit to Bapedi Queen Mother Manyaku Thulare at Mošate Mogolo wa Bapedi in Mohlaletsi on August 11 to convey his gratitude on behalf of the municipality. Maila expressed his appreciation for the Bapedi Royal House attendance of the State of the Local Municipality Address (Solma) held on August 7 at Motodi Sports Complex. The mayor highlighted that the event was a great success and the presence of the Queen Mother was of immense significance. 'The attendance of Queen Mother and other tribal leaders around Fetakgomo-Tubatse symbolised the strong partnership and mutual respect that exists between the municipality and traditional leadership,' said Maila. In her address, Queen Mother thanked Maila and his Exco for their continued collaboration with the Bapedi Royal House and the consistent support provided. She also commended Maila for organising a successful event and acknowledged the overwhelming support from communities who attended in large numbers. Queen Mother encouraged the mayor and his Exco to remain humble and lead the community with respect. She bestowed her blessings upon the leadership of the municipality and urged them to continue protecting traditional leaders. As part of the visit, Maila donated two cows and groceries to feed community members who regularly visit the Bapedi Royal House. In addition, 20 blankets and three laptops were handed over to assist with administrative work. ALSO READ: Mayor outlines bold plans to transform Fetakgomo Tubatse Maila said the municipality reaffirms its commitment to supporting the Bapedi Royal House in efforts to bring development and improved services to the community.
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Burgersfort motorists blame faulty traffic lights for endless congestion
Motorists in Burgersfort have raised concerns over traffic lights that have been out of service for several months. In fact, not a single set of traffic lights is working in the town known as South Africa's first democratic platinum 'city'. None of the eight sets of lights on the R37/Dirk Winterbach Street are operational, including those on the R555 where it enters town, next to Thaba Moshate Casino. The only functioning traffic lights in the entire Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality (FTLM) are in Praktiseer, a less-busy area. While FTLM mayor Eddie Maila recently outlined bold plans to transform Fetakgomo Tubatse into a city, residents question whether this vision is achievable with no working traffic lights in Burgersfort. In his State of the Local Municipality Address on August 7, Maila said the City Development Strategy (Vision 2043) is on track. Motorists say navigating the town's roads without traffic lights is a nightmare. 'During peak hours, traffic is always jam-packed, and it's worst on Fridays. I was stuck in traffic for about 45 minutes in town last Friday (August 8). The point guards try to control busy traffic, but it's just not enough. Can this municipality, for once, listen to our pleas?' said one Burgersfort resident. Residents also warn that the faulty lights have caused vehicle damage and accused the FTLM of neglecting their needs and safety. 'The malfunctioning robots pose a great danger to motorists and pedestrians alike. I was recently involved in an accident when an oncoming car did not stop at the traffic lights,' said resident Benet Tshilo, who sustained minor injuries. Traffic lights are not the only neglected infrastructure, according to residents. 'Not only are the robots not operating, the town is dark at night because the streetlights aren't working. We cannot walk at night because it's pitch-black,' said Thato Letsiba of Elephants Hill, in the CBD. Other motorists told this publication that the FTLM appears unwilling to address the problem, fearing the municipality will only react after a serious incident occurs. ALSO READ: EFF demands service delivery action from TCLM Taxi associations have also inundated Steelburger with complaints. Some of the robots' electrical boxes hang open, leaving the infrastructure vulnerable to vandalism and weather damage. Queries about the traffic lights sent to FTLM communications manager, Mahlako Komane, had not been answered at the time of publishing. Updated information will be provided once the municipality responds.
