DIANE WOLFSON
PRETORIA
During an interview with Siobhan Muller, DA councillor and spokesman for spatial planning, she was clear with regard to their plans for the future of Tshwane.
“As Ward 82 is under the highest densification in the city, I am committed to ensuring good and reasonable densification, with the upgrading of infrastructure going hand-in-hand with development.
Due to the proposed BRT (Bus Rapid Transport) bus service, there are continual applications for more development, often without the needed upgrades in infrastructure, says Muller. She will focus on protecting the rights of existing land owners while working to a modern, functional residential area.
“It is imperative that development is an added value to the community and that the proposed public transport system be a positive contribution to the bettering of the ward,” said Muller.
She added that the maintenance and upgrading of the existing roads, street lights, power supply and water pipes must be part of the developing suburbs, along with the protection of social and sporting facilities.
“The dynamics of the old established neighbourhoods needs protecting. The value of properties need to be protected and increased in one of the most sought-after wards in the city.”
DA Mayoral Candidate Solly Msimanga showed an open door policy and did not hesitate to endorse Muller’s comments and aims, appealing to the citizens of Tshwane to give the DA an opportunity to turn the city around. “If every DA supporter goes out and votes on August 3, we will take over the running of the City of Tshwane.
“Once we are in power, we will be able to make the difference, stopping the corruption which is bleeding our city dry, turning around the lack of service delivery and making sure all residents have a safe environment to live in”.
Brendon Govender, regional chairman for the African Christian Democratic Party in Tshwane, said: “The vision for the ACDP in the City of Tshwane is to deal with the following issues: 1. Corruption on a metro level. The city has a lot of cash flow that comes in, but because of mismanagement of funds, our residents are suffering, thus affecting our rates and taxes.
“2. Ward councillors: We will be accountable to the community that voted us in; our focus will be to increase our working relationships between the ward councillors and the ward committees.
“3. Safety: Our ward councillors will serve on the community policing forum, thus creating a safer community for all.
“4. Accessibility: The community will know who their ward councillor is and have a contact number for them, and in the event of not getting hold of him/her, there will be an alternative number (regional executive committee member).
“5. Partnership: We appeal to all readers to lock arms with us and give us an opportunity to serve you for the next five years under the umbrella of the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP)
Pictured: Brendon Govender, the Tshwane Regional Chairman for the ACDP
