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Rural Lesseyton an ‘afterthought’ to local government

The desperate cry for better service delivery continues to ripple through local communities, with only about a week left before residents cast their votes at the long-awaited local government elections on November 1. Water provision,…

UNVEILING: Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality chief whip Nombuyiselo Ndlebe, left, technical services portfolio head Noluthando Nqabisa, and ward 18 councillor Unathi Mlindazwe at the official opening of the R15 million sports field in Lesseyton recently Picture: SOURCED

Report over R15m field is due ‘soon’

While a team of investigators has been appointed to probe the Lesseyton sports field claimed to have been built for R15 million, three councillors who were present at the official opening of the facility were given 48 hours to provide…

Construction workers livid over non-payment

Construction workers in Lesseyton who claim to have been patient with their employer for almost two weeks, downed tools and launched a protest action over the non-payment of salaries on Monday. Hundreds of workers locked the gates of a…

POOR STANDARD: DA leader Helen Zille holding what she picked up and described as a foundation used for the steel grand stands at the controversial R15 million sports field in Lesseyton. Zille visited the facility on Thursday Picture: ZINTLE BOBELO

R15m EMLM sports field ‘a waste of taxpayers’ money’

Cooperative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) MEC Xolile Nqatha has indicated that the controversial R15 million sports field in Lesseyton clearly appeared to be a waste of taxpayers’ money, stating during his visit to the…

SITE VISIT: The ANC provincial and regional leadership at the Lesseyton sports field which has brought a lot of national controversy        Picture: ZINTLE BOBELO

Call for urgent forensic probe after EMLM hands over R15m sports field

The ANC provincial executive committee and the regional leadership in the Chris Hani district have called on the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality to do a forensic investigation following the handover of a ‘R15 million’ sports field in…

HELP NEEDED: Wowo Mgedezi, a resident of Lesseyton, shows what was left of his home after it was demolished by severe storms Picture: ZINTLE BOBELO

Plea to help Lesseyton family build home

A 79 year-old grandfather whose mud house was destroyed by heavy rains in Lesseyton wishes to get a proper home for his two granddaughters with whom he lives. The family of three could have been victims when the house collapsed, are now…

BLEEDING PROFUSELY: An injured Bongani Tyhobeka alleges police officers attacked patrons at a tavern in Lesseyton Picture: SUPPLIED

Police ‘just attacked us’

Residents in Lesseyton have denounced the allegedly brutal attack imposed by law enforcement officials during a police operation conducted there recently. A video clip of a commotion between residents and police officers was shared on…

IN DISCUSSION: Ward 18 councillor Unathi Mlindazwe addressing community members during a meeting in Lesseyton Picture: ZINTLE BOBELO

Lesseyton project dispute

A dispute in connection with a mining project to be established by a potential investor in Lesseyton ensued when residents demanded transparency. Ward 18 councillor Unathi Mlindazwe had recently called a meeting after members of the…