Municipality sings song of human equality; creates more jobs

AS usual, critics have probably mistaken and misinterpreted the “human equality” song sung by the Tubatse Municipality for any other political song of promises.

It is the human equality song, which the mayor, Nkosi Mahlake sings high of. It is one which has to date seen thousands of young people being employed by local developments in the area, be it in mining, construction and retail business, which has been booming in the area.

The two malls, which opened last year have drastically reduced the unemployment rate, with at least 2 000 young people earning a decent living. The local municipality is the driving force behind this.

This week, Capricorn Voice reflected on the closing gap between poverty and the so-called nice and decent life, which is closing fast. Looking into the matters addressed by the mayor during the state of the municipality address, one may easily sing along and follow the music of success and eradication of poverty.

I personally think it is a cause worthy of attention.

The mayor spoke about unemployment and poverty and demanded that they come to an end, and it is happening. Developments in the area are feeding the poorest of the poor and Mahlake describes this as true meaning of democracy. “Not only will the public office provide jobs, but the private sector will play its role, and they are employing young people from the area,” he exclusively said to Capricorn Voice. In his speech, Mahlake got very emotional when he quoted president Jacob Zuma: “Where infrastructure and resources exist to deliver basic services, there can be no excuse for these services not to be delivered. We now know where the gaps exist and it is time to deliver the services that will improve the lives of our people”.

Apart from the jobs that are created, this municipality has thrown its weight to provide services to the people. Reading in to the same speech, Mahlake boasts success following access bridges, tarred roads, electricity, fencing of cemeteries and grading of access roads. I think it is time that some of those entrusted with the public purse use it to benefit the people and empower and sustain a better life for all. For me, Mahlake deserves a thumbs up. At least some people will experience the real meaning of democracy. Give this man a Bells.

Stephen Mbedzi is the editor of Capricorn Voice