ANNETTE DEPPE, DA: I would speak to the City to surface roads, fix potholes, cut grass, keep street lights on and enforce bylaws. To invest in our power grid and water network, a community hall, properly landscaped parks with playgrounds and running tracks and longer clinic hours. I am focused on fighting for better services from the City and have provided input for the IDP (Integrated Development Plan) based on the residents' needs. For years, I tried to get the Gauteng Department of Roads to b
The following candidates running in Ward 132 are looking to win your vote on November 1.
Ward 132 includes Carlswald A.H, Crowthorne A.H, Halfway Gardens, Halfway House Estate, Vorna Valley, Barbeque Downs, Leeuwkop Prison, Plooysville AH, Waterfall City, Country Lifestyle Village, Waterfall Equestrian Estate, Kyalami Glen and Kyalami Hills.
Here is what they say they have in store for the ward if they are elected…
THABO MOKHELE, EFF: I have been a community activist for years, though I termed it differently; I never wanted to be in politics until I joined EFF and embraced its pillars. I will establish local community forums to oversee infrastructural developments and upgrades. Ward 132 needs family, youth and elderly citizen-friendly facilities and recreational places that are open to the community at no cost. The ailing infrastructure, especially main roads, creates traffic jams during peak traffic.SHARMA SEWJALAL, ANC: I served on Midrand Community Police Sub Forum Sector 2 as a secretary and later as a chairperson, and championed the Thuma Mina campaign. Billing is a major issue and I would solve this by bringing the City’s billing department to the people to resolve issues face to face. I will make the residents aware that the onus is on us to constantly monitor our readings and on a monthly basis submit the readings via the relevant platforms. I would work well with ward committee members.RYAN PICKFORD, DISRUPT PARTY: Lack of road infrastructure in our ward is an issue, there are too many potholes, and roads need to be re-tarred. Routes need to be expanded because traffic is a nightmare. I would push for a bridge connecting Sagewood and Noordwyk Secondary School to ease traffic. Sewage spillage is also an issue that affects the air we breathe. Other issues include crime; no recreational facilities and unregulated street vendors.RENNIE NAIDOO, ACTION SA: I am regarded as the mayor of Midrand by many of my friends and residents because of my involvement in efficient and speedy resolutions in reporting issues such as burst pipes, sewer leaks, and traffic lights not functioning causing traffic delays. We need Metro police to control traffic in the area and for relevant departments to fix potholes and overgrown grass and trees. I would be available to residents, answering calls and following up with issues of billing, water…
