Mondeor residents to form accountability forum
The meeting focused on pressing issues like infrastructure, service delivery and community development in Mondeor.
Since its inception, the Action for Accountability (A4A) project has empowered Mondeor residents to advocate for transparency actively and hold public officials accountable.
The A4A project in Mondeor hosted its final town hall meeting at the Mondeor Baptist Church, marking the end of a transformative three-year initiative to strengthen service delivery accountability and promote good governance in the community.
The meeting served as a celebration of the project’s accomplishments and a platform for discussions on the community’s ongoing challenges.
The Civic Action Team (CAT), which spearheaded these efforts, highlighted achievements like addressing infrastructure issues, improving environmental upkeep and advocating for better public safety measures.
The event saw Pilisiwe Thwala-Tau address the attendees. She emphasised accountability’s vital role at societal and individual levels.
She stressed the importance of collaboration, active citizenship and personal responsibility in driving meaningful change. Her address also touched on urgent issues like water security, substance abuse and governance failures.
The meeting saw residents voice their concerns and propose solutions.
The topics raised included the rising drug abuse, poor service delivery and the need for sustained community action.
Recognising their dedication, the Civic Action Team members received certificates of appreciation. The honourees included Renee and Trene Poragadu, Thandiwe November, Nozipho Tshabalala-Mogale, Andries Sibanyoni, Nakedi Mapeka, Lady Mphuthi, and Noel Ndlovu. They received praise for fostering a culture of transparency and civic engagement in Mondeor.
Although the A4A project is winding down, its impact will endure. The event underscored the need for continued advocacy and introduced plans to establish a service delivery and accountability forum.
This forum aims to unite residents in holding local government accountable and ensuring the momentum for positive change persists.
Community members interested in joining the forum or learning more about A4A can call Dawood Raphalalane on 078 947 5675 or Trene Poragadu on 074 361 4360.
The meeting proved the power of collective action. With a renewed commitment to collaboration and active citizenship, the community will continue the A4A project’s legacy and pave the way for a more accountable and responsive government.
