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The Citizen
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Tshwane goes to court in bid to douse volunteer firefighting services
Tshwane moves to court, citing safety and legal concerns over volunteer firefighting and unauthorised use of city resources. The City of Tshwane is accusing volunteer firefighting services of operating illegally, interfering with the city's command and control structures during emergency incidents and compromising incident scene management. The city also put a stop to AfriForum's Neighbourhood Watch and cleaning operations. City spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said the city has filed a court application to enforce compliance with legislation. Tshwane accuses volunteer firefighting groups of illegal operations 'These entities are functioning without legal authority, regulatory approval or formal agreements with the municipality, in direct contravention of national and local legislation governing emergency services. 'This development presents serious safety, legal and operational concerns that the city cannot ignore,' he said. ALSO READ: One dead in a shack fire at informal settlement in Ekurhuleni Mashigo said the city views this court action as necessary to restore order, protect public safety and ensure the regulation of emergency services. 'The provision of fire services is a constitutional mandate reserved exclusively for municipalities, as set out in Schedule 4, part B of the constitution of South Africa, 1996. 'Accordingly, any decision to outsource such services must be made by the municipal council following a rigorous process that includes public consultation, as required by the Municipal Systems Act (Act 32 of 2000).' City has not adopted resolution to outsource its fire services Mashigo said to date, the city has not adopted any resolution to outsource its fire services, nor has it entered into service level agreements with any private providers. 'Furthermore, the Fire Brigade Services Act (Act 99 of 1987) stipulates that any fire service operating outside a municipality must obtain a formal designation from the relevant provincial authority. ALSO READ: WATCH: SA Breweries depot in Soweto goes up in flames 'None of the private fire services operating in Tshwane, including Fire Ops SA, Fidelity Secure Fire, Sinoville Firefighting Association and Laudium Disaster Management, has obtained such designation from the Gauteng MEC for cooperative governance and traditional affairs, as required by law,' he said. 'Moreover, they draw water from municipal fire hydrants without authorisation, contributing to unaccounted water losses and violating city bylaws. 'Beyond the legal infringements, these private services function on a 'for-profit basis', selectively targeting affluent suburbs and industrial areas, while ignoring the broader community,' he said. City made efforts to engage with entities 'They also issue no burn permits in contradiction of the city's official procedures, creating confusion and undermining the authority of legitimate emergency services.' The city has made multiple efforts to engage with these entities. ALSO READ: Man dies after fire guts shack in Palm Ridge in Ekurhuleni Directives were issued and engagements were referred to the appropriate disaster management authorities. However, these services remained noncompliant, he said. 'When letters of demand were served, they were met with threats and resistance. Despite several attempts at resolution, no cooperation was achieved.' The Sinoville Firefighting Association (SBBV) hit back and said they will continue to save lives and serve the community, despite the court application. SBBV hit back SBBV founder Johan Botha said the SBBV operates within the law and was not illegal. 'The SBBV is a volunteer organisation from the community, for the community. Not a single cent of SBBV's income is spent on salaries,' he added. ALSO READ: DEMS celebrates firefighters for their strive to save lives Botha said SBBV has applied for official recognition, which was denied. 'It is time Tshwane emergency services recognises that organisations such as the SBBV are their allies.'
The Citizen
21-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Local Authority Notice Draft Review of the Off Campus Student Accommodation Policy for The City of Mbombela
SPONSORED | Local Authority Notice Draft Review of the Off Campus Student Accommodation Policy for The City of Mbombela Notice is hereby given in terms of section 21(1) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000), that the City of Mbombela is reviewing its Off Campus Student Accommodation Policy, on which public comment is being sought. Copies of the Draft Student Accommodation Policy Review will lie open for inspection during normal office hours for 30 days from date of publication of this notice at the City Planning Department, Spatial Planning and GIS unit at Civic Centre, 1 Nel Street, 2nd Floor, Rooms 217 and 219. Copies of the Draft Student Accommodation Policy Review will also be available at the reception of the Mbombela Regional Offices in the various administrative regions. The Draft Student Accommodation Policy Review will also be available for download at the following website address: Any comment/representation/objection in respect of the Draft Student Accommodation Policy Review may be submitted in writing for the attention of Mr B Ntuli and Z Mamali at the Spatial Planning unit at the above address by hand or by registered post (PO Box 45, Mbombela, 1200), or by email ( / tel no: 013 759 2312 and / tel no: 013 759 9379), within 30 days from date of publication of this notice. Any enquiries may also be directed to the above persons. The City of Mbombela will be running public participation sessions, to which you are invited to learn more about this initiative and provide your suggestions and comments. SATISO SEMKHANDLU DOLOBHA I-CITY OF MBOMBELA MACONDZANA NEMGOMO WEKUCASHISWA KWEBAFUNDZI LABANGAHLALI EMANYUVESI Lesatiso sikhishwa ngekulandzela sicephu 21(1) semtsetfo we-Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000), kutsi umkhandlu dolobha we-City of Mbombela ubuyeketa umtsetfo macondzana nemgomo wekucashiswa kwebafundzi labangahlali emanyuvesi lapho umkhandlu ulindzele kuva luvo lwemphakatsi mayelana nalomgomo. Lomculu lokhuluma ngalomgomo lohlongotwako wekucashiswa kwebafundzi uyatfolakala ngetikhatsi tekusebenta emahhovisi amasipala, kulabo labafisa kuveta luvo lwabo ngalomgomo, bangawutfola kulamahhovisi – City Planning Department, Spatial Planning naka GIS eCivic Centre, 1 Nel Street, 2nd Floor, Rooms 217 and 219. Ungaphindze utfolakale lomculu kuto tonkhe tikhungo tamaspala emahhovisini lemukela tivakashi. Lenye indlela lengaba melula kuwutfola kungaba kuwebsite yamaspala: Yonkhe imibono, tiphakamiso nemibono lengahambisani nalomgomo lohlongotwako wekucashiswa kwebafundzi tingaletfwa tibhaliwe emahhovisini aboMnumzane B Ntuli na Z Mamali ka Spatial Planning kulelikheli lelingenhla noma bangawatfumela ngeliposi lelibhalisiwe ku P.O. Box 45, Mbombela, 1200 noma ngema e-mail ku ( Tel No: 013 759 2312 and No: 013 759 9379), kungakapheli emalanga langema 30 kusukela kulelilanga lekushicilelwe ngalo lesatiso. Umkhandlu dolobha we-City of Mbombela utawube uchuba tikhatsi tekuhlanganyela kwemmango. Uyamenywa kutsi ufundze kabanti ngalesinyatselo futsi unikete tiphakamiso Kanye nemibono. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
