- Community Engagement in Maluti: Ward 01 Councillor Khanyisa Mazwi emphasized ongoing efforts to listen to residents’ concerns through meetings and visits, aiming to improve service delivery and accountability.
- Major Community Concerns Addressed: Key issues discussed included the presence of stray animals, particularly horses, waste management delays, land tenure, billing, bylaw enforcement, and access to community services.
- Role of Municipal Officials and Community Leaders: Municipal managers, councillors, and community workers participated in the meeting to respond to residents’ grievances and propose solutions.
- Importance of Local Government Accountability: Councillor Mazwi highlighted that these engagements are crucial for holding local government accountable and ensuring residents’ voices influence service improvements.
Ward 01 Councillor Khanyisa Mazwi met with residents of Maluti this week to discuss ongoing service delivery challenges in the township. The meeting, which drew municipal officials and council members, gave community members a chance to raise concerns and get answers directly from those responsible.
Among the top issues discussed were the presence of stray animals, particularly horses, that continue to pose safety risks in the area. Waste management also emerged as a major frustration, with many residents highlighting the overflow of refuse bins and delays in collection.
Councillor Mazwi said his office, together with the Ward Support Assistant, Ward Committees and the Community Development Worker, has been visiting different sections of the ward to listen to residents. He noted that bringing government closer to the people helps ensure that services are delivered more effectively and that accountability is maintained.
Other pressing matters raised included land tenure, billing, bylaw enforcement and access to community services. Municipal managers from the relevant departments attended the session to respond directly to these concerns and outline possible solutions.
“This initiative is about holding local government accountable and ensuring that the voices of residents are heard and acted upon,” Councillor Mazwi told the gathering.
The councillor added that ongoing engagement with residents would remain a priority as part of the commitment to building stronger, more responsive governance in Maluti.
