City of Tshwane 'is in a dire state', Mayor Moya lays it bare

JOHANNESBURG - Newly elected Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya says the capital city "is in a dire state."

While most government heads reflected on their first 100 days in office, Moya gave a 100-day action plan to turn around the city's fortunes on Wednesday.

She says her administration has been poring over the city's reports since taking office earlier this month, and they do not paint a pretty picture.

Moya said residents must not be shielded from the true state of the capital city.

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The city has an unfunded budget, meaning it is not generating enough money to meet its service delivery expenses - added Moya.

“Many of the city’s residents feel neglected and disengaged from the work of government, having lost faith in our willingness and ability to improve the conditions in which they live.”

Moya unveiled a six-point plan that aims to stabilise the city's finances, increase revenue and boost economic development - among others.

She said these are short-term goals her administration aims to achieve by the end of January next year.