Mayor Patrick Stuurman, joined by Municipal Manager Mr. Lizo Matiwane and senior officials, met with the Cerdaville Farmers Association on the 17 of September to address pressing service delivery concerns and strengthen collaboration with local farmers. The meeting comes as part of Public Service Month 2025 activities.
WHAT HAPPPED
The engagement focused on the municipality’s role in supporting farmers while delivering on its core functions. Farmers raised issues including:
- By-law enforcement
- Infrastructure development
- Availability of a pound truck
- Training of traffic officers to stop illegal stock transportation
The municipality committed to working with the farming community to develop practical solutions.
OFFICIAL RESPONSE
Mayor Stuurman assured the association that their concerns are being taken seriously.
“We are committed to building a municipality that listens, responds, and acts. This partnership with farmers is key to ensuring better service delivery and stronger accountability,” he said.
Municipal Manager Lizo Matiwane echoed this commitment, stressing that collaboration with the farming sector will help the municipality fulfil its mandate more effectively.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
The meeting underscored the municipality’s drive to improve rural service delivery while strengthening relationships with key stakeholders. By prioritising farmers’ concerns, officials aim to boost agricultural productivity, enhance road safety, and address livestock management challenges.
This initiative also forms part of Public Service Month 2025, themed “Building a Responsive, Caring, and Accountable Public Service”, which promotes ethical governance, accountability, and closer ties between citizens and government.
FAQ
Why did the municipality meet with the farmers?
To address key concerns around service delivery, livestock transportation, and infrastructure, while strengthening collaboration.
What commitments were made?
The municipality promised to improve by-law enforcement, develop infrastructure, make a pound truck available, and train traffic officers to combat illegal stock transportation.
How does this link to Public Service Month?
The engagement reflects the municipality’s commitment to responsive and accountable governance under the national theme.
