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NEWS CITY OF EKURHULENI WELCOME TO THE CITY OF MAYOR’S 100 DAYS MATLOSANA
IN OFFICE CITY OF PEOPLE ON THE MOVE During made to mark heris The Citythe of address Matlosana Municipality 100 days approximately in office, Mayor164 Campbell situated km said that “While there is no legislative South West of Johannesburg, obligation forlocated any administration strategically on the N12 to report back on their first 100 days, we Treasure Route, which is the North West recognise this symbolic milestone as an Province’s primary tourism corridor. important opportunity to account to the residents of Ekurhuleni on progress The scenic N12 starts from made since our accession to office.”
Mpumalanga and is the gateway to the Western Cape Province. The route The City has an inclusive multi-party takes you from eMalahleni, to coalition government consistingthe of the vibrant Gauteng and the DA, Action SA, FF Province Plus, IFP, ACDP, Cope Sterkfontein and the PA. Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, and continues to Potchefstroom, She stated that asKlerksdorp, a minority Kimberley, government sheup was happy to have Beaufort West, until George.
secured an adjustment budget for the financial plan thatN12 will It is 2021/2022 the Transformation of the be used to improve delivery Treasure Route thatservice has unlocked and will be focused on: water and regional opportunities and resulted in electricity supply, environment massive activity and mobility along the and waste management, Matlosana portion of theroads corridor. It and stormwater infrastructure, has a multi-dimensional character that sanitation, human settlements and has created employment, enhanced job creation with a focus on long commuter movement, enhanced neglected areas. The City will also investment opportunities, increased focus the much needed budget economic activity, etc. allocation on financial management, good governance, and general WHY VISITrolls. THE CITY OF valuations
Regarding roads and stormwater, maintenance was done on 2 100 stormwater drains, 48km of roads were rehabilitated, 550 road signs were installed and maintained, with 29 000m² of potholes were patched.
A new city audit committee was appointed with the full support of the multi-party coalition governance to ensure proper financial compliance and good governance by the city administration.
By her 100th day the City had concluded contracts with 1 100 Public Employment Programme beneficiaries, with a further EPWP 220 work opportunities created in roads and stormwater maintenance.
The progress made in the 100 days has had a positive impact on the residents of Ekurhuleni but Campbell admitted that they still have a long way to go in ensuring service is delivered efficiently. The Mayor had taken the reigns at a time when much needed to be done, but she firmly believes that good governance will ensure the stable recovery of the region.
The City had cleared 112 illegal dumping sites and progress had been made to clear hyacinth from the Benoni Lake and rehabilitate the Benoni lakes and dams for environmental and waste purposes.
Create unforgettable memories at our quality business and leisure accommodation venues which include conferencing, wedding and spa facilities. MATLOSANA AS A MEDICAL HUB
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Using a ‘back-to-basics’ approach to Create unforgettable service delivery withinmemories her 100 days , the at our qualitythe business andsignificant leisure City included following results amongst itsvenues successes: accommodation which
include conferencing, wedding and Of R117 million allocated the of spathe facilities. The City has a to wealth Energy Department in the city, R40 attractions for visitors: million was allocated for maintenance, and R77 million was allocated • Adventure tourism for new infrastructure to minimise power • Wildlife tourism outages cause by aged and poorly • Medical tourism maintained infrastructure.
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Wellness tourism
To us health care is of paramount importance as a healthy city is productive and constitutes prosperity. We boast well-developed medical facilities, which enhances and promotes the competitive advantage of Matlosana as a major Medical Hub in the North West Province. Services include: general and private medical fascilities, casualty/trauma and dental services. Most clinics focus on primary health care services. Executive Mayor: Cllr. Tania Campbell
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The city prides itself on having five private hospitals, two government hospitals, including the largest state hospital in the North West Province and 15 clinics including mobile clinics. It also boasts the only fully contained oncology unit in the North West Province, which offers a comprehensive service at four pathological laboratories and has the latest MRI scanner at the radiology unit. PRIME LAND FOR DEVELOPMENT N12 Development Route was identified by the municipality as a flagship project for golden opportunities in the following sectors: housing, business, industrial, heritage, mining, tourism, sport as well as recreation.
