Quantum Leap wants details down on paper
"We discussed this matter and came to a framework which could become an agreement, but that was to be written down and signed. This however has not happened".
Lolo Madonsela
Almost two weeks after the Vryheid Herald reported on the ‘financial battle’ between Quantum Leap and the AbaQulusi Local Municipality, the company has been seen cleaning up some parts of the town.
Vryheid Herald had reported the municipality owed Quantum Leap R15-million, which prompted the company to down tools last November and leave the town in a filthy state.
Speaking to the newspaper, Quantum Leap owner, Hawu Mbatha confirmed that subsequent to the story being published by the Vryheid Herald, he was called into a meeting by the municipality to discuss a way forward.
“We discussed this matter and came to a framework which could become an agreement, but that was to be written down and signed. This however has not happened. In that meeting, they pleaded if we could go back on site while the paperwork was still being prepared. Looking at the desperation from my ex-employees and the state the town was in, I agreed to start doing the work.” Mbatha stated he had still not received the paperwork as promised however, and now was beginning to have reservations about continuing with the clean-up without anything on paper.
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“We started working last Wednesday and up to now, there is still nothing from the municipality. So now, I cannot continue working unless I am certain the people are not going to face the same problem they faced before. Right now, I am uncertain if we are heading towards the same direction again. I can’t create another stalemate like we had previously; I need to see that framework in writing and the municipality’s plan for me to continue working, because I cannot put the employees through the ordeal they went through before.
Mbatha further said he could not divulge to reporters what was spoken about in the meeting with the municipality, until he had the details committed to paper.
Asked for response on the matter, Director of Community Services, Sikhumbuzo Zondo deferred to acting Municipal Manager, Sabatha Shongwe to comment.
At the time of going to print, no formal response had been received.
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