IN CONVERSATION WITH MERVYN CIROTA, DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Human Settlements

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The Democratic Alliance will conduct an oversight inspection at the
Fearfokol Informal Settlement in Ivory Park, near Tembisa, following
growing concerns over poor service delivery, severe overcrowding,
and delays in upgrading or relocating residents.
The visit, scheduled for Wednesday, aims to assess living conditions
in the area and engage on challenges affecting informal settlement
residents.
The oversight delegation will be led by Mervyn Cirota, accompanied
by Michael Sun and Otto Kgeletsane.
The inspection forms part of the party’s broader oversight programme
focused on human settlements and service delivery challenges in
Gauteng.
15 Apr English South Africa Entertainment News · Music Interviews

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