EDITOR – Introductory statements by eThekwini’s new mayor, Cllr Zandile Gumede are most encouraging, in particular the promises to promote clean government and deal with transgressors.
With this in mind, I ask that the mayor urgently attend to the issues arising from the City Council’s October 2014 decision to lease the Kings Park precinct.
I ask that the city rescind the Council resolution to lease the land to Hoy Park Development (Pty) Ltd and request the FIFA Ethics Committee to investigate the conduct of Liverpool Football Club and the South African Football Association in this matter.
The SA Police should investigate the matter in terms of the Prevention of Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004;
In terms of the Act, the mayor should request the SA Police to investigate attempts to coerce Newmarket Stables and Stables Market, withdraw the eviction orders served on Newmarket Stables and Stables Market, upgrade Newmarket Stables and promote the development of equestrian sport in eThekwini and upgrade the Stables Market and promote this as a tourist attraction.
The mayor should ensure the City Council’s written agreement with Cycling SA that the cycling velodrome will be retained should be honoured, and the sport of cycling in eThekwini should be promoted.
I also feel the mayor should request the City Manager and Hoy Park Management (Pty) Ltd to offer security of tenure to all affected sporting entities and advise and assist such entities in developing the various sports disciplines.
Jeff van Belkum
Durban
*Letter shortened – Editor
