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The South African Human Rights Commission has subpoenaed the Emfuleni Local Municipality after years of sewage spillage complaints dating back to 2022.
A police investigation is underway after the bodyguard of Emfuleni mayor Sipho Radebe was shot twice in the arm while in a council-owned BMW X3 at 3. 15am. The DA is demanding answers about why the mayor was out at that hour and why an unauthorised passenger was allegedly in the official vehicle. The incident, which occurred in January, has raised concerns about potential misuse of municipal resources.
Despite spending over R200 million on sewage repairs over five years, Emfuleni residents continue to live in deplorable conditions with sewage overflowing into homes, streets, and public spaces. The DA has criticized the municipality's failed efforts and threatened to escalate the matter to the Human Rights Commission if urgent action isn't taken.
The DA in Gauteng is demanding answers for the alleged disappearance of R24. 2 million allocated for a multi-purpose sports centre in eMfuleni's Palm Springs area. Despite substantial funding and a 2018 completion date, the site remains empty, raising serious questions about financial management and accountability in the troubled municipality.