Joburg Mayor warns officials against corruption, underperformance
New Johannesburg Mayor Jolidee Matongo has called on city officials to renew their commitment to the fight against underperformance and corruption.
Matongo delivered his acceptance speech an ordinary council meeting on Friday.
Matongo said while the city awaits the Constitutional Court ruling on the date for the local elections, all officials are expected to continue with the delivery of services.
“Continuity is our byword. We continue along the lines of the priorities listed by the Government of Local Unity when it was established in December 2019, with a special focus on a 10-point strategic direction for the coalition.
“These include good governance, financial sustainability, Integrated human settlements, Sustainable service delivery, job opportunity and creation, safer city, active and engaged citizenry, economic development, sustainable development and Smart City.”
He warned the city’s forensic services are on the trial of corrupt officials and employees.
“The implications for Johannesburg are that we must create job opportunities at a rate higher than the national average. This is in addition to the increasing demand for basic service delivery due to a growing population number. We cannot do these things on our own.
“We invite the private sector to join hands with us to come up with ideas to grow our economy and meet the demands we face as a city.”
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