Johnathan Paoli and Kgalalelo Setlhare
Newly-elected mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza outlined what he called a new era for the city, including job creation, road and transportation construction, water and sewage improvements and drives to improve safety and battle crime.
This was Xhakaza’s maiden State of the City Address (SOCA), following his election as Executive Mayor a little over two weeks ago. He delivered his address on Tuesday in Germiston, on what the metro has achieved and future plans going forward.
The Mayor emphasised the importance of job creation and outlined plans to stimulate employment opportunities within the city.
Making reference to the Nasi Ispani programme of Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, Xhakaza said 16 000 jobs will be created, and 4 300 positions will be opened for young people in the Youth Skills Development, with the first cohort of 1400 beneficiaries being released next month.
A significant focus was placed on the
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