@CityofJoburgZA ombudsman @jhbombudsman Advocate S'du Gumede says part of the work undertaken by his office is to conduct research on who owns the Mine dumps in Riverlea In bid to find lasting solutions.
#JoburgUpdates : We are in Riverlea on a tour led by @jhbombudsman to areas affected by open mine dumps. This has given rise to illegal mining which has now caused untold harm including rampant crime; and health and safety issues to the immediate community.
The principal of TC Esterheysen Primary School located at proximity to an open mine dump explains their plight to City officials including the @jhbombudsman Advocate S'du Gumede.
#JoburgUpdates : 18th Ordinary Chairperson Commitee Meeting underway to ensure that service delivery is implemented across the City without any hindrance.
#Joburgupdates: I started the day at Oakdale Secondary in Ennerdale to follow through and offer support to pupils and teachers alike following a fatal stabbing of a Grade 8 pupil. We have committed to partnering with the school to aid initiatives to raise awareness on bullying.
#Joburgupdates : We are pleased with the election of Cllr @ArnoldsMmc as Speaker of the @Cityofjoburg
Council. Her work in council and service to the communities of Johannesburg bears testament to her commitment. We wish her well in this new role.
Last week we conducted an oversight at Slovoville Primary School, now flooded by waste water allegedly from a nearby mine operated by @HarmonyGold as @Enca's @Sondrinaidoo reports. We are talking to relevant role players to resolve the issue. https://t.co/WhLvkjMqtn