Alex shutdown: Playing the political blame game

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All Alexandra residents are asking for is for the issues to be addressed. They want clean streets and regular services.

The political blame game for Alexandra township's woes continues. Residents maintain their issues are real and urgent.

JOHANNESBURG - The people of Alexandra are calling for service delivery while political parties shunt responsibility for the woes of the area. The shutdown committee says it's given mayor Herman Mashaba 14 days to respond to its grievances, handed to him on Monday night.And the city's mayor is saying he can't be blamed for the problems in the area.Mashaba claims R16-billion set aside for the renewal project was looted and used by the ANC.In a statement, former mayor Parks Tau dismisses the claims, saying the Auditor-General found the money for the programme had been used appropriately.

Meanwhile, all Alexandra residents are asking for is for the issues to be addressed. They want clean streets and regular services.Source

 

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