Extreme weather events and how it affects communities were discussed in an online briefing hosted by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, as well as the Government Communication and Information System on Tuesday.
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address on the first day of the South African Local Government Association’s (SALGA) two-day hybrid National Members Assembly (NMA). #Ramaphosa
Salga is hoping now that the suspensions have been rescinded, councils will be allowed to deal with the matter without interference.
Modise was addressing Local Government Week at Parliament, which is hosted by the NCOP and the South African Local Government Association.
On Tuesday the South African Local Government Association made presentations in Mayville where it unpacked the impact of the murders on local government.
Salga says the public process around urban tolling has not been up to standard.
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says local government does not communicate with its communities properly.
The first round of wage negotiations between SAMWU and SALGA are set to begin next week.
