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If the strike were a soccer match.

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Tobie van den Bergh 1 minute read

In 2015, Middelburg was named the Town of the Year. Poster: Middelburg Observer

The strike is over!

The Kees Taljaard Sports Stadium has been severely neglected. Photo: Tobie van den Bergh

Only 18 of 58 councillors showed up on Friday to hear that the strikers had their way again. As one councillor said, if the agreement had been a soccer match, the strikers would have won 6–0.

The once beautiful Dennesig dams are now overgrown. Photo: Tobie van den Bergh

There was a post on social media: “Today, together with the regional secretary, comrade Sello Matshoga, we had a successful engagement with Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, led by Executive Mayor Mhlonishwa Masilela, administration led by Mandla Mnguni, and Workers Union SAMWU led by Regional Chairperson Nkosi, Regional Secretary Mr Selo and Local Chairperson Mr Magagula. We resolved all the issues on the table, and employees have agreed to resume work.

The cemetery is overgrown. Photo: Tobie van den Bergh

“Salute to all the stakeholders. “ANC Lives. “ANC leads!”
What has happened since 2015, when Middelburg was named the Town of the Year?

What happened after Mayor Mike Masina was removed?

There are hundreds of illegal dumps in Hlalamnandi, Mhluzi and Nasaret. Photo: Tobie van den Bergh

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The Dennesig dams in Middelburg have been a place of relaxation for residents for decades. Recently, an invasive plant took over the dams, causing significant ecological damage. Last week, someone set fire to the reeds, which had become a hiding place for criminals. #Middelburg #Mpumalanga
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The ANC leads.Where to?

• The cemetery is overgrown.
• The town is full of potholes.
• There are hundreds of illegal dumps in Hlalamnandi, Mhluzi and Nasaret. At the doorstep of residents who have to live with the stench and smoke every day.
• The Kees Taljaard Sports Stadium has collapsed.
• Water is flowing down the streets with burst pipes that are not being fixed.
• The town’s finances have deteriorated to the point of near bankruptcy.
• Eskom is regularly paid late.
• Garbage is not removed for weeks.
• Street lights have not been fixed in years.
• Some neighbourhoods were without electricity for up to three days last week.
• The beautiful Dennesig dams, where children fished and residents had picnics, are overgrown.
• The town is dirty and unsightly.
Yes, the ANC lives.
The ANC leads!
Yes, the ANC leads…