{"id":43937,"date":"2024-12-09T09:23:22","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T07:23:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/mayor-calls-for-more-private-sector-support-20241204\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T14:32:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T12:32:10","slug":"mayor-calls-for-more-private-sector-support-20241204","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/mayor-calls-for-more-private-sector-support-20241204\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayor calls for more private sector support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A partnership between Cell C and Gift of the Givers recently resulted in the refurbishment of four clinics in Kariega. The clinics are Mabandla Clinic, Park Centre Clinic, Edameni Clinic, and Nomangesi Jayiya Clinic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking to UD Express, the Managing Executive of Enterprise Sales at Cell C, Farhad Suleman, stated that this initiative is crucial from Cell C\u2019s perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith the wonderful work being done by Gift of the Givers, we are here to acknowledge the partnership between government and the private sector. As Cell C being upstanding citizens, we strive to find ways to collaborate with government to ensure the community\u2019s basic needs are met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We understand that our role goes beyond connectivity. We are committed to making an impact in our communities, and it is through initiatives like this that we can support and assist the community in whatever way we can. We have a long-term plan to improve the lives of the community by working with our partners to understand what our people require,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gift of the Givers\u2019 Programme Manager, Nithaam Bawa, stated that water supply is one of the major issues faced by KwaNobuhle residents. When there is water scarcity, the clinics cannot assist patients because it violates health protocols. To mitigate this, 10-litre Jojo tanks were installed in all four clinics with a plinth connected to the municipality\u2019s reticulation system. This ensures that even if the tanks run dry, there will still be clean water available for the clinic\u2019s use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bawa added, \u201cAfter the floods in Kariega, we, along with Cell C, identified problem areas in the region where we could assist and recognised that clinics needed help the most. We installed a sheltered patient area for those who arrive early and have to wait in queues. 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