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In a bold move, the XILUVA party, directed by its resolute leader Bongani Baloyi, has taken significant steps to address alleged malpractices within the City of Tshwane's awarding of contracts for chemical toilets in informal settlements. This action underlines the party's commitment to fighting corruption and ensuring justice for affected communities.
The situation took a decisive turn on Thursday, 25 January, when members of both the XILUVA party and the Lotus Gardens Atteridgeville and Civic Association (Lasca) converged to present what they claim is damning evidence to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), implicating certain officials in improper tender practices—a development that echoes the broader national discourse on transparency and accountability in South Africa.
Bongani Baloyi firmly believes that the unveiling of illicit activities within the City of Tshwane, especially those linked to the vexed Rooivaal wastewater treatment system, could spur meaningful change. Baloyi's stance is clear: it is time for decisive legal action, terminations, and an overhaul of the city's systems and processes to safeguard against future instances of corruption.
"The corrupt tree has finally borne its fruit in the form of the Rooivaal calamity," Baloyi expressed, emphasizing that their collected information sheds revealing light on the depth of corruption and how it infiltrates the essential service provision, including water, in Tshwane. The implications of this situation are profound, potentially affecting the health and basic rights of residents.
Noteworthy mention must be made of the incorruptible city officials and management who, despite considerable pressure, remained steadfast by the advising boards which explicitly recommended against the continuation of questionable appointments—appointments that were evidently concluded as recently as November 2024.
Tshepo Mahlangu, a leader in Lasca, amplified the communal outcry, indicating that corruption is not just an abstract concept but a tangible perpetrator of suffering, with the Rooivaal issue reportedly leading to actual loss of life in areas like Hammanskraal.
The SIU, on its part, represented by spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago, has acknowledged the receipt of the information. While no immediate action has been declared, the unit's commitment to examining the evidence indicates that this episode might serve as a critical junction in the pursuit of good governance.
This incident stands as a testament to the continued striving of South African citizens, civil society, and some political entities to root out corruption. With growing civic engagement and the increased scrutiny of public officials, there is hope yet for the eventual eradication of such malign practices.