Polokwane mayor’s plan to cut costs by avoiding hotels for municipal events faces backlash from local businesses.
Limpopo businesses slam Polokwane mayor's decision to cut costs by avoiding hotels for municipal events, threatening protests if plans go ahead.A Limpopo mayor has vowed not to use hotels and lodges for council functions in favour of municipal halls, stadiums and open spaces in an effort to cut costs.
“After they looted millions, they want to punish innocent business people? That is rubbish to say the least. It will never happen in this municipality,” said Fole provincial chair Siviko Mabunda yesterday.Polokwane local municipality mayor John Mpe said hotels and lodges were expensive and that with the current economic meltdown, he intends to save the money for service delivery.
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