Author: Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Information relevant to Ward 23, Mangaung and Free State Residents as well as DA News

Visit to Cape Town highlights the economic benefits of government cooperation with private sector in a DA “Whole of Society” approach to governance

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Recently I had the opportunity to visit Cape Town and the potential benefits of City Improvement Districts and other legal avenues to facilitate public and private sector cooperation to improve a city was highlighted. This approach is in line with the DA "whole of society" approach to governance, a approach that is needed both in … Continue reading Visit to Cape Town highlights the economic benefits of government cooperation with private sector in a DA “Whole of Society” approach to governance

Mangaung ByLaws

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Mangaung Bylaws were not available on the Mangaung website since October 2023, therefore below are links to the newest versions of different Mangaung ByLaws as Gazetted in 2019 (Volume 1 and 2) and 2021: FRIDAY,26 NOVEMBER 2021 Municipal Parks By-lawWaste Management By-lawLease of Municipal Halls By-lawFirefighting Services By-lawMunicipal Land Use Planning By-lawStudent Accommodation By-lawDischarge of … Continue reading Mangaung ByLaws

Can the Financial Recovery Plan for Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality succeed to turn around a sinking ship?

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Mangaung has been broken as a result of 30 years of misguided political leadership that has now accumulated and snowballed into a massive, expensive, rotting case study of ANC cadre deployment-driven corruption, mismanagement and paralysis. Status Quo Any sentient being that has been in Mangaung for the past five years knows. But do most people … Continue reading Can the Financial Recovery Plan for Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality succeed to turn around a sinking ship?

Die Praktiese Waarde en Eenvoud van Erdwurmboerdery

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Die foto toon wat ek in slegs 45 dae bereik het vandat ek ‘n roomysbak met ongeveer 350 komposerdwurms by ‘n Vrystaatse erdwurmboer en -kenner, Dora du Plessis, aangekoop het. Ek het dit in vier kleiner plastiekhouers verdeel, met ‘n klein hoeveelheid wurms in elkeen. Later het ek nog groter plastiekhouers vol wurms soos hierbo … Continue reading Die Praktiese Waarde en Eenvoud van Erdwurmboerdery

DA files a motion to strengthen Mangaung’s council oversight

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

by Cllr Tjaart van der Walt - DA Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality Date: 17 July 2022 Soundbites in English and Afrikaans by Cllr Tjaart van der Walt.On 4 July 2022, the DA handed in a motion to strengthen and improve the oversight function of council and give council direct control over the terms of reference for Oversight Committees. It is now up to the speaker and city … Continue reading DA files a motion to strengthen Mangaung’s council oversight

How can Mangaung residents and organisations make suggestions or comments on the spending of the budget and service delivery plans of Mangaung for the next 5 years?

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

https://afesis.org.za/integrated-development-planning/ The law gives every stakeholder in the city a right to question, comment or make suggestions for changes on the 5 year Integrated Development Plan of the city on an annual basis. This plan guides every other plan in the city, including the budget. THIS YEAR THE ENTIRE PLAN IS BEING REWRITTEN AT THE … Continue reading How can Mangaung residents and organisations make suggestions or comments on the spending of the budget and service delivery plans of Mangaung for the next 5 years?

ANC governed Mangaung has no building inspectors to enforce lifesaving building regulations

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

By Tjaart van der Walt DA Mangaung CouncillorDate: 26 October 2021 Release: Immediate The DA can reveal that the ANC-governed Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality has for some time now been without a building inspector on duty. As of Thursday, 21 October, days and possibly weeks have passed without any building inspector on duty to serve the … Continue reading ANC governed Mangaung has no building inspectors to enforce lifesaving building regulations

DA Mangaung notes with dismay the Speaker’s attempt to evade accountability by Cllr Hardie Viviers

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

DA Mangaung notes with dismay the Speaker’s attempt to evade accountability by Cllr Hardie Viviers - DA Mangaung Caucus leader 13 August 2021 The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes with dismay the attempt by the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality (MMM) Speaker, Mxolisi Siyonzana, to evade accountability as he played a central role in not dealing with those … Continue reading DA Mangaung notes with dismay the Speaker’s attempt to evade accountability by Cllr Hardie Viviers

Mangaung DA uses voice in council to expose, warn council against and vote against last minute ANC changes to tariffs costing 28% more for many households using 350 units of electricity per month

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Whereas ANC used its majority in council to push through a vote on changes to electricity tariff structure (or blocks) that will lead to households ( those on conventional or prepaid tariff, using 350 units) a month paying 28,6% more for electricity per month in winter DA councillor Hans Britz used our time in council … Continue reading Mangaung DA uses voice in council to expose, warn council against and vote against last minute ANC changes to tariffs costing 28% more for many households using 350 units of electricity per month

💙 Let’s make history this morning! 🎉Today, live from across South Africa is the DA’s #TimeForChange Rally.

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Like-minded South Africans from across the country are tired of asking:“Where are our vaccines?” 💉“How are you supposed to find a job when businesses are closing?” 💼“Why doesn’t the government do something about rising crime and corruption?” 🚨It doesn’t have to be this way. Today, we come together to say, “change is possible!”Tune in to … Continue reading 💙 Let’s make history this morning! 🎉Today, live from across South Africa is the DA’s #TimeForChange Rally.

SAVE MANGAUNG: No to exorbitant tariff increases in 2021, failing basic services and waste failures

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

We as residents and taxpayers of Mangaung say NO! Sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/NOtoMangaungTariffIcreases The 2020/21 salary bill provided for: A R3,09 million salary package for the municipal manager R2,743 million for the chief of Finance. Between R2,5 million and R3,09 million for the heads of departments. R1,604 milion and R1,305 million for the mayor and speaker. A … Continue reading SAVE MANGAUNG: No to exorbitant tariff increases in 2021, failing basic services and waste failures

This morning at Parliament, the Free State Agricultural Union handed over 85 000 objections to the DA against the Expropriation Bill. 🇿🇦We will submit these in Parliament on behalf of the thousands rejecting this Bill. Protect your rights, sign our petition now: https://protectownershiprights.co.za

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

We cannot let the ANC silently slip the Expropriation Bill past the public and into law. If the Expropriation Bill is allowed, the ANC government will be able to take anything you own and claim it’s of “public interest”. Sign our petition to stop this bill. https://protectownershiprights.co.za

DA Petition launched on closing of beaches

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

📣| We have sent a letter to President Ramaphosa and Minister Dlamini-Zuma, to justify the grounds upon which National Government took the decision to close the beaches in the Garden Route, failing which, we will take the matter to court. The DA and our governments across the Western Cape’s coastal municipalities have fought vehemently against … Continue reading DA Petition launched on closing of beaches

Why don’t I have water? Why is mangaung not paying its Bloemwater debt? Hoekom het ek nie water nie? Hoekom betaal Mangaung nie skuld aan Bloemwater nie?

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

As gevolg van deurlopende navrae het ek besluit om 'n plakkaat te maak om die situasie te probeer verduidelik Due to constant queries, I have decided to create a poster which hopefully explains the situation More to follow. Meer informasie sal volg Below shows how finances of the city has sharply worsened since 2015, roughly … Continue reading Why don’t I have water? Why is mangaung not paying its Bloemwater debt? Hoekom het ek nie water nie? Hoekom betaal Mangaung nie skuld aan Bloemwater nie?

DA warns Mangaung Metro to stop stealing water revenue from citizens

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

by Rossouw Botes - DA Mangaung CllrDate: 27 November 2020Release: ImmediateReliable sources have confirmed that Bloemwater has started to gradually reduce the water supply in Mangaung today. This is after R20 million has been paid over to Bloemwater, however they are awaiting another R23 million payment by Mangaung before restoring full supply. There has not … Continue reading DA warns Mangaung Metro to stop stealing water revenue from citizens

Spatial Development Framework (SDF) gazetted for the first time, following DA pressure

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Date: 5 October 2020 Release: Immediate The DA notes that the newly developed Mangaung Spatial Development Framework (SDF) adopted as part of the 2020/21 Budget supporting documents by council on 30 June 2020 was gazetted on 4 September 2020 (see attached).  This is the result of sustained pressure by the DA to ensure that the … Continue reading Spatial Development Framework (SDF) gazetted for the first time, following DA pressure

Only 10 days left for the nomination of new Mangaung Municipality Planning Tribunal. Experienced spatial planning practitioners and roleplayers who can avoid conflicts of interest urgently needed

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Slegs 10 dae oor vir die nominasie van nuwe Mangaung Municipale Beplannings Tribunaal. Ruimtelike beplannings praktisyns en rolspeler wat konflik van belange kan vermy is dringend nodig om genomineer te word Do you know someone who could add value to ensure a fair and growth oriented tribunal, be sure to nominate them on time. For … Continue reading Only 10 days left for the nomination of new Mangaung Municipality Planning Tribunal. Experienced spatial planning practitioners and roleplayers who can avoid conflicts of interest urgently needed

MANGAUNG Draft Budget 2020/21: How to comment

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

WHAT CAN YOU DO? Send this before 28 June 2020 To send your further comments on the budget and IDP, visit Mangaung website at http://mangaung.co.za/2020/05/29/draft-integrated-development-plan-2020-21-idp-sectoral-plans-mtref-budget-2020-21-2022-23-budget-related-policies/ and email IDP and Sectoral Plans enquiries: Monyake.mothekhe@mangaung.co.za and Lebohang.pita@mangaung.co.za MTREF Budget and Budget Related Policies enquiries: Mathapelo.masisi@mangaung.co.za, Hansie.VanZyl@mangaung.co.za, and lehula.reid@mangaung.co.za and ccdamangaung99@gmail.com You can also sti show your support for the … Continue reading MANGAUNG Draft Budget 2020/21: How to comment

Mangaung Draft Budget 2020/21 Public participation and credibility issues

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Process and public participation deficiencies: The draft 2020/21 budget was tabled twomonths late in terms of the process plan approved by council, as has become normal practicein recent years, albeit this time with the comfortable excuse of the Covid 19 epidemic andlockdown from 26 March.This has left less than a month for public comment and … Continue reading Mangaung Draft Budget 2020/21 Public participation and credibility issues

Mangaung Draft Budget 2020/21 Outstanding Debtors

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

OUTSTANDING DEBTORS From an analysis of outstanding debtors over a 48 month period (May 2016 – May 2020) the following can be observed.• Total outstanding debtors at May 2020 is R3 577 553 400 more than at May 2016• On average outstanding debtors increased with R75.5 million per month• Debt as a percentage of total … Continue reading Mangaung Draft Budget 2020/21 Outstanding Debtors

Mangaung Draft Budget 2020/21 Operating Expenditure

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

OPERATING EXPENDITURE BY VOTE 1 below indicates the budgeted expenditure per vote. It can also be observed that the Adjustments budget for 2019/20 increases with R418 million (6.48%) A logic step for everyone that experience financial problems is to cut back on expenditure. The COVID-19 consequences will have that effect on many businesses and households. … Continue reading Mangaung Draft Budget 2020/21 Operating Expenditure

Mangaung Draft Budget: Proposed Rates and Tariffs and operating revenue

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Below are the proposed tariffs in the Draft Budget MTREF 2020/21 Property rates and sanitation services are both calculated by applying a tariff to the valuation of the property.For the past few years the DA constantly pointed out that these tariffs are not calculated correctly and as a result of that ratepayers are over taxed. … Continue reading Mangaung Draft Budget: Proposed Rates and Tariffs and operating revenue

Mangaung Draft Budget 2020/21: JOIN THE DA IN ITS CALL FOR A CARING MANGAUNG BUDGET THAT DOESN’T INCREASE PROPERTY RATES AND SANITATION TARIFFS

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

 DA Mangaung rejects draft budget and proposes zero property rates increase to boost the economyby Cllr Hans Britz and Cllr Tjaart van der Walt - Date: 23 June 2020 Note to editors: The DA Mangaung Caucus held a Media briefing outlining proposals on the Draft IDP and Budget for 20/21. The following statement was delivered by Caucus Leader, Cllr Hardie Viviers, … Continue reading Mangaung Draft Budget 2020/21: JOIN THE DA IN ITS CALL FOR A CARING MANGAUNG BUDGET THAT DOESN’T INCREASE PROPERTY RATES AND SANITATION TARIFFS

Are you a *South African Stranded Abroad* during the lockdown or do you know a stranded South African who needs help?

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

The Democratic Alliance has created a platform on WhatsApp and Facebook to assist with queries. These platforms now host over 4000 people, cumulatively moderated by over 50 volunteers. The platforms provide free legal and trauma facilities; and a direct partnership with DIRCO and Embassies abroad. This is a massively collaborated DA effort now with a … Continue reading Are you a *South African Stranded Abroad* during the lockdown or do you know a stranded South African who needs help?

KENNISGEWING: DIE MANGAUNG MUNISIPALE RUIMTELIKE ONTWIKKELINGSRAAMWERK (ROR/SDF) KONSEP DOKUMENT 2020

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

WAAROM IS DIE RUIMTELIKE ONTWIKKELINGSRAAMWERK BELANGRIK VIR MY? Die Wet op Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbestuur, 2013 skryf voor dat owerhede nie "’n beslissing mag maak wat teenstrydig is met ’n munisipale ruimtelike ontwikkelingsraamwerk nie". Daarom sal 'n ROR wat reg implimenteer word 'n invloed op elke belanghebbende in enige grond ontwikkelings aansoek in MMM in … Continue reading KENNISGEWING: DIE MANGAUNG MUNISIPALE RUIMTELIKE ONTWIKKELINGSRAAMWERK (ROR/SDF) KONSEP DOKUMENT 2020

LOCKDOWNMUST READ AND SHARE23/03/2020

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Evening, we will not be able to answer everyone directly, please download the Telegram App, and join this channel, it will be used to share verified information, tips and everything necessary to help with this crisis. Covid-19 LockdownAn official information channel by the DA Free State aimed at providing residents in the Free State with … Continue reading LOCKDOWNMUST READ AND SHARE23/03/2020

Copies of Mangaung “Revised and Rationalised” Gazetted Bylaws 2019

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

On 19 July 26 of the 36 Mangaung By-laws were gazetted after public processes to "Review and Rationalize" them led to council voting to approve them 8 months later these bylaws are still not made available on the Mangaung Website. And I have recieved dozens of questions about the latest ByLaws from residents Therefore I … Continue reading Copies of Mangaung “Revised and Rationalised” Gazetted Bylaws 2019

Universitas Rif, Universitas Oos en Parkwes Inwoners: SÊ JOU SÊ. HAVE YOUR SAY. What should the municipal priorities be in our Ward?

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Universitas Rif, Universitas Oos en Parkwes Inwoners: SÊ JOU SÊ.Wat moet die munisipale prioriteite in ons Wyk wees? Vul die vorm in deur hier te kliek: Universitas, Universitas Ridge and Parkwest Residents: HAVE YOUR SAY.What should the municipal priorities be in our Ward? https://forms.gle/XB66Rk3MNBsTooFb9

Universitas family reduces waste from 5 bags to 1 per week through recycling and composting

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

After a speech by DA Ward Councillor, Tjaart van der Walt on the looming landfill crisis in Mangaung, a resident in Universitas decided to take action. They immediately started keeping their recycles products in a seperate container. Whenever they visit the family close to Bainsvlei, they quickly drop off the recycling at a recycler. Next … Continue reading Universitas family reduces waste from 5 bags to 1 per week through recycling and composting

BLACKOUTS: What the DA Proposes in our plan to keep the lights on:

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

What the DA proposes to be done about this crisis: President Ramaphosa must address Parliament on the true nature of this crisis so that solutions can be urgently identified, and he must manage the crisis minute-by-minute. He cannot remain out of country right now. After sustained pressure from the DA, we welcome the fact that … Continue reading BLACKOUTS: What the DA Proposes in our plan to keep the lights on:

Universitas Ridge resident paints faded stop street markings

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Member of Proudly Universitas In Action and resident of Universitas Ridge has resorted to painting the faded stop signs in his suburb himself. This out of frustration of the failure of Mangaung to do routine maintenance of stop signs and road markings in the area. This despite constant requests from the Ward committee for maintenance … Continue reading Universitas Ridge resident paints faded stop street markings

Astra Towing wants to restore President Paul Kruger Circle to its former glory, challenges other businesses to adopt open spaces

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Astra Towing has adopted the circle in President Paul Kruger Avenue in Universitas in order to restore it to its former glory. They have been negotiating with the parks department, and ultimately signed a Adopt a Park agreement with them to take care of the circle for at least 3 years The old pond is … Continue reading Astra Towing wants to restore President Paul Kruger Circle to its former glory, challenges other businesses to adopt open spaces

Astra Towing removes refuse not picked up in Universitas Street

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Astra towing has not only adopted Kleuterpark next to Sunlawns Pre Primary as well as the circle in Pres Paul Kruger Avenue, but have also removed the rubbish in Gunn Street, Universitas when Mangaung doesnt. This has happened dozens of times in the last year. Residents in surrounding streets have even started to ask if … Continue reading Astra Towing removes refuse not picked up in Universitas Street

The whatsapp groups fill up too fast. Those who prefer Please if possible download the safer alternative to Whatsapp, the ‘Telegram’ App and join the much safer and private Broadcast List, t.me/Loadshed After joining that broadcast list, you can leave the whatsapp group if you want to

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

The whatsapp groups fill up too fast. Those who prefer Please if possible download the safer alternative to Whatsapp, the 'Telegram' App and join the much safer and private Broadcast List, t.me/Loadshed After joining that broadcast list, you can leave the whatsapp group if you want to

DA MANGAUNG WATER UPDATE / OPDATERING20/9/2019 09:00

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Levels of resevoirs SOUTH Brandkop is almost empty IN THE NORTH: Arboretum' s two resevoirs are low. The three Longridge reservoirs is also almost empty. Thus areas in the South must be prepared for a dry weekend. Thus we are asking residents to save water as much as possible! THERE IS A BAD WEEKENEND AHEAD … Continue reading DA MANGAUNG WATER UPDATE / OPDATERING20/9/2019 09:00

Students: Streetlights in Universitas, Universitas Ridge & Parkwest

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Dear student Streetlights has a critical influence on the safety of students, especially pedestrians at night. In the past 12 months the level of service from Centlec has become much less reliable in respect of maintenance of streetlights. To report a single streetlight, or 2 or 3 streetlights that are dead in a street, please … Continue reading Students: Streetlights in Universitas, Universitas Ridge & Parkwest

Regional Finals Offers Opportunity for Aspiring Male and Female Free State Models, Beauty Kings and Queens on 9 November

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Arthur Browne (27) , a former model, Top model SA 2016 finalist and managing director of V-Models has been appointed as the Regional director for Pageants SA and Africa Pageants for the Free State.Pageants SA and Africa Pageants was founded by Carolyn Baldwin in 1999 in answer to the need for a fair and honest … Continue reading Regional Finals Offers Opportunity for Aspiring Male and Female Free State Models, Beauty Kings and Queens on 9 November

Naweek nuus

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Universitas in Aksie maak Saterdag 8:00-10:00 Koos van der Walt straat skoon. Kom ondersteun ons gerusKYK: Video oor DA se nuutste planne vir die water krisis. https://www.facebook.com/DAMangaung/videos/1927457964066672/Dr BÖhmer skool het op 20 Sept 'n Gholfdag by Bfn Golf Club. Cornelia: 083 259 4028Johannesburg tops met Inkomste Insameling en Uitgawe tendense: https://northeasterntribune.co.za/241354/city-joburg-ranks-top-metro-revenue-collection-expenditure-trends/Hou in gedagte dat ons … Continue reading Naweek nuus

Belangrike DA Inligting vir wyk 23 5 Sept 2019

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Sake van nasionale belang: https://www.da.org.za/newsroom vir meer: Werkloosheid, Herstel van Wet en Orde in SA, Grondwethof beslis ANC verhinder grondhervorming, Mboweni se ekonomiese strategie, Ons nasie bloei, en meer… Vrystaat Kliek https://www.facebook.com/DAFreeState/ vir meer oor: Magashule en die Pierneef, Nog 'n vervalle Hlasela projek, Stand van klinieke in VS Mangaung Metro https://www.facebook.com/DAMangaung/ Petisie vir ondersoek … Continue reading Belangrike DA Inligting vir wyk 23 5 Sept 2019

Compilation of new Mangaung Spatial Development Framework could determine the future of the city

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

By: Cllr Tjaart van der Walt, 5 September 2019 The DA welcomes the call by Mangaung Metro for all residents, businesses, developers, non profit organisations and other stakeholders to register as interested and/or affected parties in order to take part in the public sessions during the course of the project to compile a credible Spatial … Continue reading Compilation of new Mangaung Spatial Development Framework could determine the future of the city

Prevent you water from being limited due arrears accounts

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

As everyone knows, Mangaung is under severe financial strain due to the lack of leadership, capacity, financial skills and management abilities as well as mismanagement by the top leadership and management of the city. A big part of the problem is caused by residents and businesses that do not pay their municipal accounts, or simply … Continue reading Prevent you water from being limited due arrears accounts

DA: DA looks to legal action to remove Mangaung Mayor

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

MOODY’S DOWNGRADE SIGNALS IMMINENT COLLAPSE OF MANGAUNG METRO by Patricia Kopane MP - DA Free State Provincial Leader    08 August 2019 Note to editors: The following remarks were delivered today by the DA Free State Provincial Leader, Patricia Kopane MP, during a press briefing in Mangaung, Free State. The briefing was also addressed by the DA Mangaung Caucus … Continue reading DA: DA looks to legal action to remove Mangaung Mayor

DA: Mangaung Moody’s downgrade a devastating ANC-made situation

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

by Hardie Viviers Cllr - Caucus Leader DA Mangaung 07 August 2019 The decision by Moody’s today to downgrade the credit rating of the Mangaung Metropolitan Muncipality (which includes Bloemfontein, Thaba Nchu, Botshabelo, DeWetsdorp, Wepener and Van Stadensrus) by 3 notches to B3 is a devastating blow to Mangaung through the reckless governance failures of … Continue reading DA: Mangaung Moody’s downgrade a devastating ANC-made situation

Blue News: Over 100new Vechiles in Johannesburg, Cape Town Police and Traffic Service Intake

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

DA led City of Johannesburg provides over 100 vehicles to speed up delivery In an effort to accelerate service delivery, the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Herman Mashaba, handed over 115 specialised vehicles to departments and entities yesterday. Mayor Mashaba said he liked the approach the City took as part of austerity … Continue reading Blue News: Over 100new Vechiles in Johannesburg, Cape Town Police and Traffic Service Intake

Universitas in Aksie Vergadering 8 Augustus 17:30

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Is jy Donderdag aand, 8 Augustus 2019 om 17:30 beskikbaar ? Ons wil graag die 'Universitas in Aksie' groep se komiteelede kies. Hierdie groep sal in die staanspoor poog om Universitas 'n skoner woonbuurt te maak. Ons mikpunt is 'n 'Woonbuurt Assosiasie' waar ander munisipale aspekte omgesien sal word. Jou teenwoordigheid is belangrik asb. Vergader … Continue reading Universitas in Aksie Vergadering 8 Augustus 17:30

Learners living in Universitas initiates project to improve popular path for cyclists, joggers, students and dog walking

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

On Saturday 3 August community mbers, Ward 23 & 26 Councillors and ward committee members came out in support of the the project initiated by learners living in Universitas. The project will continue with fundraising to collect money for a bulldozer to improve the path, in conjunction with the Parks Department Amélie Moorcroft, Sentraal Hoërskool … Continue reading Learners living in Universitas initiates project to improve popular path for cyclists, joggers, students and dog walking

CLEANUP WYNAND MOUTON AVENUE TODAY FROM 8:30

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

🌾Kom maak saam 'n verskil asb… Sat, 3⃣Aug om ⏰8:30 op die 📍hoek van Wynand Mouton Rylaan en Koos vd Walt 📍🍂kom ons bymekaar ons gee vuilgoedsakke, bring jou eie ook + handskoene 🧤en waterbottel 💦+ baie energie🌾Die gras is gesny🌾nou kan ons sien waar die rommel is wat ons moet optel🌾help asb ons stap🚶🏽, … Continue reading CLEANUP WYNAND MOUTON AVENUE TODAY FROM 8:30

Blue News: Innovative Plastic Roads and more Title Deeds

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Mayor Mashaba handed over 179 title deeds in Eldorado Park Today, 0 2 August 2019, the Executive Mayor, Cllr Herman Mashaba for Housing, Cllr Meshack Van Wyk, , and the MMC will be handing over title deeds to residents of Eldorado Park Ext. 2. The beneficiaries of the two sectional title schemes are from Morenaberg … Continue reading Blue News: Innovative Plastic Roads and more Title Deeds

STUDENT ACCOMMODATION BYLAW: PUBLIC HEARING 31 JULY 10:00 – 13:00

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Special Invitation to Interest Groups (Student Accommodation By-Law) 31 July 2019 10:00 to 13:00 Indaba Auditorium, Bram Fischer Building, Cnr Nelson Mandela Drive & Markgraaff Street PUBLIC NOTICE: SPECIAL INVITATION TO INTEREST GROUPS (SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING) Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of section 12(3) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, … Continue reading STUDENT ACCOMMODATION BYLAW: PUBLIC HEARING 31 JULY 10:00 – 13:00

COMMENTS AND OBJECTIONS ON DEVELOPMENTS AT FREE STATE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL AWAITED BEFORE 25 FENRUARY

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

BESWARE TEEN ONTWIKKELINGS BY VRYSTAAT PSIGIATRIESE KOMPLEKS INGEWAG: Inwoners het nog tot 25 Februarie om beswaar te maak teen die omstrede ontwikkeling op die grond van Vrystaatse Psigiatriese kompleks. Die erf nommer is 1921. Die aansoek is vir verandering van Enkel Behuisingsgebruik 1 na 'Spesiale Behuisingsgebruik'. Daar is reeds bouaktiwiteite op die kompleks. Besware kan … Continue reading COMMENTS AND OBJECTIONS ON DEVELOPMENTS AT FREE STATE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL AWAITED BEFORE 25 FENRUARY

Illegal Dumping / Onwettige Vullis Storting

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Onwettige Vullis Storting Beste inwoner Die afgelope maande het die probleem van onwettige vullis storting baie vererger in ons woonbuurt. Die munisipaliteit kan nie altyd oral wees nie, daarom is dit belangrik dat inwoners ook saamstaan en mekaar in hul gebied verantwoordelik hou. Indien bure of mense wat jul ken vullis op die middelman of … Continue reading Illegal Dumping / Onwettige Vullis Storting

Work on Main sewage line draining southern part of Universitas Ridge under the N1

~ Tjaart Van der Walt - DA Ward 23 Councillor

Residents of Universitas Ridge have been aware of the constant sewage blockages, especially in Jac van Rhyn Avenue. Good news is that the contractors have been busy with work under the N1 due to avrious problems with the pipe under the N1. The contractors will be replacing the section of pipe under the N1, but … Continue reading Work on Main sewage line draining southern part of Universitas Ridge under the N1