OPINION: Ugu never fails to disappoint
Ugu has to find the funding to pay those benefits which adds more pressure to an almost bankrupt municipality.
Once again, the residents have to pick up the tab. You will all no doubt be aware of the recent court decision relating to the dismissal of 119 workers in 2019. After more than two years following SAMWU legal action the court has instructed Ugu to reinstate those workers as from November 1, 2022.
While Ugu will get more staff on the ground, their loyalty and effectiveness will be questionable for the next period, Ugu will be required to pay those workers a year’s salary as compensation, as well as a contribution to the pension funds for the next 24 months. Will there be court costs?
This whole debacle smacks of ANC incompetence and factionalism and is an indictment of their governance shortcomings which we have all had the pleasure of funding over the period.
So, now Ugu has to find the funding to pay those benefits which adds more pressure to an almost bankrupt municipality.
This will have a negative impact on the already poor service delivery that residents receive from Ugu and, inevitably, lead to higher charges for residents.
I am sure that come the 2024 elections voters will be suitably disillusioned with the declining services provided by the ANC and look to the only viable party with a track record of success, the Democratic Alliance.
ALAN BOSCH
Cllr RNM ward 2
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