Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Public Protector finds Cape Town failed residents on basic services

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The Public Protector has found that the City of Cape Town failed to provide adequate basic services to residents of Langa Flats and parts of Khayelitsha, citing problems including deteriorating sewer infrastructure, poor refuse collection and delays in repairing roads and water leaks. The findings, following a four-year investigation, direct the City to address the shortcomings and improve service delivery. Phemelo spoke to Deputy Public Protector Advocate Dinkie Dube about the report and its recommendations.
7 Jul 3PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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