R70 million allocated to create Tshwane public works jobs
“The public still has the opportunity to submit their objections or support statements relevant to the draft budget.”
The Tshwane metro has allocated R70-million to its community and social development services department.
This was part of the metro’s draft budget, which according to Tshwane mayor Randall Williams, would prioritise support to the vulnerable.
Williams said the R70-million would go towards expanding the public works programme’s work opportunities within the metro.
“This budget is also to implement the Gata Le Nna programme that has a target of creating 17 975 job opportunities,” he said.
“The metro has allocated R9.1-million towards providing assistance to early childhood development centres in terms of complying with municipal by-laws.
“The community and social development services department will continue with its work of supporting the most vulnerable in Tshwane.”
R4.6-million was allocated for the food bank programme.
According to Williams, this would ensure the poor are provided with basic food.
The department has also been allocated R27.7-million to upgrade Refilwe stadium.
“These budget allocations are not yet finalised as they form part of the draft medium-term revenue and expenditure framework and integrated development plan,” Williams said.
“Therefore, the public still has the opportunity to submit their objections or support statements relevant to the draft budget.”
Residents are reminded to submit their comments on the city’s draft budget and IDP by accessing and reviewing the documents on the metro’s website.
Achievements by the department:
– Caledonian stadium sod-turning event.
– Provided shelter for 870 homeless people during the Covid-19 lockdown.
– Provided digital access to electronic books and newspaper publications during the Covid-19 lockdown.
– Revamped City-owned early childhood development centres.
– 4 865 households benefitted from the indigent programme and burials.
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