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

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.

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

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Mtn recently launched 5G in Bloemfontein. According to the coverage map, Universitas is currently the only suburb covered.

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

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

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

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

 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

SIGN by clicking here: https://www.change.org/NOtoMangaungTariffIcreases You can view the documents at mangaung.co.za

Dear resident I invite any resident who is interested to have a virtual coffee meeting with me to contact me for an appointment to have a video chat via WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams, Zoom or other channels to discuss service delivery in our ward, Mangaung Metro affairs, planning and urban design issues or questions about the … Continue reading Invitation: Coffee with your councillor

Beste InwonerDear resident Keep positiveBly positief Probeer beweeg uit die "vrees sone" na die "groei sone"Try to move from from the "fear zone" to the "growth zone" RegardsTjaart van der WaltWard 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

Thank you to Astra Towing that has been removing the rubbish in Gunn Street, Universitas for three weeks while Mangaung failed to do so on the scheduled day!

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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.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

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

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 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 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

Vandag is die vuilgoed rondom Dr Böhmer skool opgetel. Baie dankie aan almal wat gehelp het. Ook die nuwe eienaar van Mobi Skips, Henry, wat 'n skip verskaf het om die vuilgoed in te plaas. Ondersteun hulle asb 0790263772 Ons sal weer in November skoonmaak Today the litter around Dr BÖhmer school was picked up. … Continue reading Cleanup around Dr Bohmer School

Dear resident. Centlec has confirmed that loadshedding is being implemented from 10:00. Currently Group 5 is having loadshedding until 12:30 Group 6 is 12:00 to 14:30 Group 1 is 14:00 to 16:30 Group 2 is 16:00 to 18:30 Group 3 is 18:00 to 20:30 Group 4 is 20:00 to 22:30 Group 5 is 22:00 to … Continue reading Loadshedding Mangaung 10:00 16 Oct

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

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

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

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

Net 'n vriendelike herinnering van Saterdag 24 Augustus se Pres Paul Kruger skoonmaak vanaf 9-11:00. Kom bymekaar by Universitas Hospitaal 🌹. Baie dankie

The erf around the house in Jock Street that has been causing grey hair for the residents was cleaned up today. Last year a proper fence was erected after outcry from the community regarding the potential safety concerns the house caused as a haven for criminal activity. One of the workers cleaning up the site … Continue reading Derelict SAPS house cleaned up again

Staterdag 17 Augustus het Universitas in Aksie verskeie beddings in Walter Sisulu Laan getakel. "Before" Nog 'n bedding "Before" Vuilgoed is ook opgetel Voor

Net 'n vriendelike herinnering van Saterdag 17 Augustus se Walter Sizulu skoonmaak vanaf 9-11:00. Kom bymekaar by Walter Sizulu / Van Schalkwyk str. Bring 'n 5l water ook saam asb dit kan 'n verskil maak 🌹. Baie dankie 😊 Kontak: Universitas in Aksie Voorsitter Schalk 0824124175 of Adjunk Sylvia 0832522088

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

Residents are urged to ensure their sccounts are up to dateVisit: https://www.netwerk24.com/Nuus/Munisipaliteite/water-wyd-gesny-in-rosestad-weens-skuld-20190814

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

Beste inwoner Hieronder is kopieë van verskeie klagtes in die wyk wat die afgelope maande al vir Centlec gestuur is. Sommiges, soos die ligte wat in die dag brand is nou al aan die Centlec CEO, CFO en Algemene bestuurders gerapporteer. Die tweede lys is selfs aan die stadsbestuurder oorhandig Ek en my kolegas is … Continue reading Straatligte In Wyk 23

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

Proud Clean Bloemfontein is currently cleaning a part of the eastern halve of President Paul Kruger Avenue every second week thanks to donors If you would like to contribute to the project, contact Proud Clean Bloemfontein or Universitas In Aksie

Residents of Ward 23 can see the above shaded areas to see on which day their waste should be removed according to the municipal schedule.

Daar word die afgelope 6 maande baie gereeld met Centlec gepraat oor ligte wat dood is en reeds weke of maande terug gerapporteer is. Daar word konstant gesê dat hul nie die parte het vir regmaak van enkel dooie ligte nie (Gloeilampe, Lig houers) Op hierdie stadium konsentreer ons daarop om die plekke waar 3 … Continue reading Straatligte/Streetlights

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

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

🌾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

Water situasie vir ons wyk Update: Nou 16:00 vanmiddag was Arboretum 1 en 2 Reservoirs nog leeg. Noorde se water kan van Saterdag af begin verbeter as regte hoeveelheid chemikalieë afgelewer word. Water moet dan gepomp word en dit neem tyd. Water het sy eie tyd. Beste Universitas /Parkwes inwoner 2 Aug 2019 12:00 Daar … Continue reading Water situation in Ward 23

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

On 20 November 2018 the Yearly Public Meeting required by law tp discuss the Integrated Development Plan and Capital Budget for 2019/20 was held by Mangaung. Differently than previous years, the meeting was well attended by offoicials and top management, has an agenda and gave each attendee from the public a chance to ask questions. … Continue reading Feedback from Mangaung Integrated Development Plan, Budget and SDF Public Meeting 2018 on 20 November as well as request for comments on Ward 23 IDP Plan

Please note that if a waterdrop keeps blinking on your prepaid watermeter, it means there is an internal leak between the watermeter and your home. This can be from something like an undrrground pipe leak or a toilet that doesnt stop flowing.