City of Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba has thanked the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) for working with the Democratic Alliance-led administration and government to better lives of the poor.
Mashaba delivered his first State of the City Address (Soca) at the new council chamber on Wednesday.
As part of his ten-point plan , Mashaba said R546 million will be used to electrify housing units, and R41 million will also be used to electrify five informal settlements.
Mashaba also said the City has allocated R4.3 million to extend operating hours at clinics.
He specifically thanks the EFF, saying although they are not a coalition partner, they have contributed to a new government quite well, and bringing up issues that are pro-poor.
— Herman Mashaba, City of Joburg Mayor
He said once the new budget for the 2017/2018 period has been brought up, in three weeks, 60% of it will go to a pro-poor agenda focusing on electrifying informal settlements and cleaning up the City.
— Herman Mashaba, City of Joburg Mayor
Mashaba also said over 1500 law enforcement officers are currently being trained and will join the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) before the end of financial year.
Fighting crime and drug abuse are also the City's priorities.
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