By Apson Sepadi Makaung
Tshwane District Spokesperson
Bolsheviks Party of South Africa
The Bolsheviks Party of South Africa Tshwane District notes with serious concern the investigative report published today by the Sunday Times regarding water tanker contracts in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality.
According to the report, companies allegedly linked to politically connected individuals received approximately R31.7 million from the City of Tshwane for water trucking services despite reportedly not owning water tanker vehicles.
The report further indicates that one company.
Best Enough Trading & Projects 669 allegedly received about R30 million under the emergency water supply programme.
If these allegations are confirmed through investigation, they represent a serious failure of governance and procurement oversight in the management of public funds.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR COMMUNITIES
While large amounts of public money were reportedly paid to service providers under emergency water contracts, many communities in Tshwane have continued to experience:
-Irregular or unreliable water tanker services
-Extended periods without water supply
-Schools and households struggling without access to clean running water
-Growing frustration over the lack of transparency around emergency water programmes
The emergency water intervention programme reportedly valued at R777 million was intended to provide relief to residents facing severe water shortages.
Any misuse of these funds must be investigated thoroughly.
OUR DEMANDS
The Bolsheviks Party of South Africa therefore calls for the following urgent actions:
1.INDEPENDENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
The matter should be referred to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation and the Special Investigating Unit for investigation.
2.CONTRACT REVIEW
All contracts associated with the emergency water tanker programme should be reviewed pending investigation.
3.FORENSIC AUDIT
A full forensic audit of the emergency water intervention programme should be conducted and its findings made public.
4.BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE
Companies receiving public funds for water services must disclose their full beneficial ownership in the interest of transparency.
5.COUNCIL OVERSIGHT HEARING
The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Council should convene an urgent oversight session to review the procurement and management of emergency water contracts.
6.PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY
The Executive Mayor and City administration should provide a detailed public explanation regarding the management of these contracts.
BUA SUNDAY – POLITICAL EDUCATION
Today also marks the launch of the BUA SUNDAY Political Education Programme by the Bolsheviks Party of South Africa in Tshwane.
This initiative aims to equip communities with the knowledge and tools necessary to understand governance processes, identify corruption, and demand accountability from public institutions.
Political education is essential if communities are to defend their constitutional rights and hold leaders accountable.
CONCLUSION
The residents of Tshwane deserve reliable water services, transparent governance, and responsible management of public funds.
Any allegations of corruption in the management of emergency water programmes must be investigated thoroughly and those responsible must face the consequences of the law.
The Bolsheviks Party of South Africa will continue to stand with communities demanding accountability, transparency, and service delivery.
Amandla. Awethu. Power to the working class.
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