New Tshwane to be third largest metro geographically in the world

NEW TSHWANE METRO TO BE THIRD LARGEST IN THE WORLD – WILL REQUIRE SUB-COUNCILS

After the May 18^th election the Tshwane Metro will, geographically, be the third largest city in the world after New York and Tokyo, making the demand for clean, effective, responsive government all the more important.

Na die verkiesing op 18 Mei gaan die Tshwane Metro geografies die derde grootste stad in die wereld wees na New York en Tokyo. Dit sal ‘n drastiese vehoging in die behoefte na dienslewering meebring .

Our new municipality will cover a massive geographical area of 6368 square kilometers with a population of over 2, 000, 000 people living in almost 750, 000 households. Our responsibility to deliver services has become an enormous task.

Ons nuwe munisipaliteit sal ‘n geografiese areas van ses duisend driehonderd en agt en sestig vierkante kilometer beslaan met twee miljoen inwoners wat in ongeveer sewehonderd en vyftigduisend huishoudings woon.

In order to govern such a large municipality effectively we will institute sub-councils. Sub-councils with their own budgets will ensure that government is as close to residents as possible. It will also make it easier to manage such a vast area if it is divided into manageable units. This will make Tshwane a true metro.

Die DA sal subrade totstand bring om die groot area effektief te bestuur. Dit sal die regering nader aan die mense bring en Tshwane in ‘n ware metro omskep. Elke subraad sal sy eie begroting he.

The DA is ready for the challenge to govern this vast new municipality. Our plan to govern the city effectively will be based on ten very important focus areas that we announced last week.

Die DA is gereed vir die uitdaging om die eislike nuwe groot munisipaliteit te bestuur. Ons het laasweek ons tienpunt plan bekensgestel wat on in staat sal stel om die stad effektief te bestuur.

The DA will also ensure that the newly incorporated areas of Nokeng tsa Taemane (Cullinan) and Kungwini (Bronkhorstspruit) are looked after well. The current budget proposal for the new Tshwane Metro will cause unfair property rates increases of between 83% and 400% for property owners in Nokeng and Kungwini. This will make housing almost unaffordable for many living in these soon to be disestablished municipalities. The DA will change the property rates policy of the municipality to accommodate a phased-in approach for residents in Nokeng and Kungwini. We cannot bankrupt them overnight, we must be a caring government.

Die DA sal ook verseker dat daar omgesien word na Cullinan en Bronkhorstspruit na hulle insluiting in die Metro. Die bestaande begrotingsvoorstel vir die nuwe metro sal meebring dat hierdie areas se eiendomsbelasting tussen drie en tagtig persent en vierhonderd persent sal styg. Dit sal behuising byna onbekostigbaar duur maak vir hierdie inwoners. Die DA sal die stadsraad se eiendomsbelastingbeleid verander om inwoners van Cullinan en Bronkhorstspruit se akkommodeer. Ons kan nie hierdie inwoners oornag sonder huise laat nie. Ons moet omgee vir al ons inwoners.

The Ten Point Plan:

1. A drastic reduction in crime.

2. The creation of a transparent and corruption-free administration.

3. The appointment of officials who are fit for purpose.

4. An improvement in customer service.

5. A financially strong municipality.

6. A government that will care for the poor.

7. The encouragement of energy saving and “green” practices.

8. A new system of public participation.

9. Building new infrastructure and making sure existing infrastructure is maintained.

10. Uninterrupted services.

Die tienpuntplan

1. ‘n Drastiese verlaging in misdaad

2. Die skep van ‘n deursigtige en korrupsievrye administrasie

3. Munisipale amptenare sal op meriete aangestel word

4. ‘n Verbetering in klientediens

5. ‘n Finansiele sterk munisipaliteit

6. ‘n Munisipaliteit wat omgee vir die armes

7. Die aanmoediging in die gebruik van energiebesparende en omgewingsvriendelike praktyke

8. ‘n Nuwe stelsel vir openbare deelname

9. Die bou en instandhouding van infrastruktuur

10. Ononderbroke dienslewering