The Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) has failed to spend a staggering R636 185 737.37 of its Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG).
According to MEC Mamabolo, Emfuleni was given R914 114 000.00 in the past five financial years but only spent R278 228 262.63.Despite numerous service delivery challenges, the Emfuleni Local Municipality has failed to spend a staggering R636 185 737.37 of its Municipal Infrastructure Grant .
The MIG is given to municipalities to address infrastructure challenges. However, Emfuleni has failed to spend the funds despite having poor water infrastructure, leading to the municipality losing large amounts of clean water. According to Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Jacob Mamabolo, Emfuleni was given R914 114 000.00 in the past five financial years but only spent R278 228 262.63.
“This represents a missed opportunity to tackle the significant infrastructural challenges facing this municipality,” said Chabalala.
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