Municipality commits to improvements in Komati
In reaction to the Komatipoort Business Chamber's (KCB) request for improved service delivery, Nkomazi Local Municipality (NLM) immediately committed to tend to the roads and water issues.
On March 2, KCB met with NLM management to voice concerns regarding the state of roads, water and electricity supply in Komatipoort.
The chamber addressed the municipal manager, Dan Ngwenya and NLM spokesperson, Cyril Ripinga.
After the meeting, NLM sent a letter to KCB, ensuring it that it would tend to the matters raised in the meeting.
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According to Jan Engelbrecht, chairperson of the KCB, the chamber did not find the municipality’s letter satisfactory, as it did not specifically answer the questions and concerns raised in the meeting.
“The letter the municipal manager handed over to the chamber has not addressed the totality of what should be addressed. The limitation of funds is apparent,” Engelbrecht added.
“Because of this, KCB requests proper budgeting to ensure that the required items are not only planned, but will also be bought. The chamber asked for an operational plan, with indications of when certain items will be completed. It covers roads, electricity and water.”
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However, KCB did notice immediate action from NLM after the meeting. Engelbrecht said the municipality started attending to potholes in the town’s roads and procured the necessities to improve road conditions and water supply in Komatipoort.
Engelbrecht said NLM’s director of infrastructure, Jonathan Ntasbo, has been liaising with the chamber directly.
“The matters requiring attention are now discussed on management level, which is the level the community and chamber desired.”
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