Taxi Association in eMbalenhle warns politicians against claiming credit for community work
Vukta members patched potholes along Bracken Road from Mandela Circle in eMbalenhle towards Old Bracken Mine, as well as in White City, Ext 2, along Joe Makhubu Street.
The Vukanini Taxi Association (Vukta) has issued a stern warning to political parties and public representatives not to use its community initiatives as campaign material or claim credit for work carried out by the association.
This follows the association’s Youth Day commemoration activities, during which its members patched potholes on June 15 along Bracken Road from Mandela Circle in eMbalenhle towards Old Bracken Mine, as well as in White City, Ext 2, along Joe Makhubu Street.
In a statement, the association expressed shock over a circulating video clip in which a councillor allegedly took credit for the road maintenance work undertaken by its members.
According to the association, the pothole-patching programme formed part of its activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Youth Day.
Members began repairing potholes on Bracken Road from Mandela Circle towards Old Bracken Mine before proceeding to White City in Ext 2.
The work continued from the House of Praise Tabernacle Church towards the four-way stop in White City.
The association emphasised that the initiative was driven solely by its commitment to addressing community challenges and improving road conditions for residents and motorists.
“We note with utter shock the circulating video clip in which a certain councillor is taking credit for work done by the association to resolve societal challenges,” the statement read.
The association further sent a clear message to all political parties, stating that it would not allow its community programmes to be turned into political campaign platforms.
It maintained that community organisations should be free to contribute positively to society without their efforts being exploited for political gain, particularly as the election season approaches.
“The election season must not deter any organisation from doing good for society, nor should community-driven initiatives be used for political campaigning,” the association said.
The Vukanini Taxi Association reaffirmed its commitment to community development and encouraged all stakeholders to respect the independence of civic initiatives aimed at improving residents’ lives.
