The African Christian Democratic Party and the Inkatha Freedom Party spoke to Briefly News about the dilapidated state of the infrastructure in Pietermaritzburg.
The African Christian Democratic Party and the Inkatha Freedom Party in Pietermaritzburg lamented the condition of the municipality's infrastructureGot a Minute? Complete Our Quick Survey About Briefly News!, the ACDP and IFP in Msunduzi Municipality lamented the condition of the roads, stormwater drainage and other infrastructure in the municipality. Heavy rainfall in the area damaged a primary school's roof and a hospital's section.
"We are not prepared for major disasters. The required equipment is lacking and existing old equipment has not been maintained.". The IFP's Dennis Ntombela shared the same sentiments. He remarked that the infrastructure is old, and stormwater drains cause flooding.Ntombela said early warnings about climate change and revisiting the ageing infrastructure would help prepare for heavy rainfall. Reinus toldthat the City's finances must be managed.
"Eskom and Umngeni Water is owed R2 billion. The ACDP calls for immediate intervention by the provincial and national COGTA, which will ensure that we are prepared for any disaster and prevent the further destruction of our assets and loss of life," he said. Over 20 community halls were activated after the storms caused massive infrastructure damage, which led to road closures in parts of NMB.Tebogo Mokwena is a Current Affairs Editor at Briefly News. He has a Diploma in Journalism from ALISON. He joined Daily Sun, where he worked for 4 years covering politics, crime, entertainment, current affairs, policy, governance and art.
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