The ANC legislature caucus has, in a statement, today, 11 July 2019, condemned the burning of the municipality offices and vehicles in Tswaing municipality. These acts of vandalism to state properties is allegedly as a result of the non-payment of the municipal workers salaries by the municipality and various service delivery concerns.

The ruling party’s caucus finds this burning as a step backwards in the progress that they have been making with regards to service delivery to the people of Tswaing. “This unfortunate event marks yet another harsh regress for the people of Ottosdal and the surrounding communities in particular, as they have been receiving municipal services from the municipal service point which has been burned.” The Caucus said.

Furthermore, the Caucus has acknowledged the existence of legitimate concerns raised by the workers , but it does not see the voicing of such concerns through the mentioned mechanisms as a way of dealing with issues at hand.

“We further call on the protestors and the employees of the Tswaing municipality to give space to the MEC responsible for cooperative governance to conclude the process of resolving their salary non-payment concerns including all other service delivery matters that have been highlighted by the community.” Expressed the Caucus.

According to reports, a local library was also set alight today, this is as angry community members also took to the streets in protest to the poor or lack of service delivery in the Tswaing area.

-The VIP Team

-ANC Provincial Caucus

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