OPINION | G20 Blitz must not be just a PR stunt

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Repairs to infrastructure in the City of Joburg should continue after our G20 visitors have left, African Christian Democratic Party’s Chris Rohlssen writes.

While our international visitors must feel welcome, the long-term focus should be on the well-being of our residents. Real service delivery does not consist of quick fixes but should be sustainable.

Nothing is currently being done to address the problems of the City – as we can clearly see by Joburg’s daily deterioration. The only thing happening at the moment is talk. But actions speak louder than words. 

Residents should benefit post G20

When the G20 is over, Joburg residents should be able to enjoy the benefits of the R60-million-plus allocated by the Finance Minister to assist with road repair and robots for the Summit in November.

Unfortunately, however, the old Rissik Street Post Office is still in ruins – although it could have been renovated through a public-private partnership.

The streets of our CBD are full of rubbish, and illegal miners are putting some of the buildings at risk because of the sinkholes they have created.

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Furthermore, the historic Rand Club, with a history that goes back to 1887, is being threatened with closure because of the unrealistic, unfair and exorbitant rates that the City wants to impose on it.

This is despite the fact that the Club is unable to rent out its rooms full-time anymore, as a result of water cuts. And Mayor Dada Morero reportedly holds meetings there.

Written by: Chris Rohlssen (Member of African Christian Democratic Party)

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