Office of the Joburg Ombudsman braces for an influx of calls from disgruntled residents as elections loom

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Office of the Joburg Ombudsman braces for an influx of calls from disgruntled residents as elections loom
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The aim of his office is to engage with residents on their constitutional rights to efficient service delivery.

Despite being suspended by the DA in 2017 and that suspension ending up in the Labour Court, Gumede said he has put all that behind him and is focussed on serving the people of the City of Gold.

“There is so much misinformation about what the Joburg Ombudsman may and may not assist with and we would like to clarify and simplify our mandate and processes. We believe this information would be beneficial to them particularly as they prepare to vote for their preferred party to manage the administration of the city,” he said.

The 55-year-old’s love of the law was fostered in his early days in Kwadukuza, KZN, where he grew up in the homes of former Chief Justice, Pius Langa and the Luthulis.

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