The Moqhaka municipality has significantly enhanced its operational capabilities by adding brand new vehicles to its existing fleet, with an anticipated fire engine on the horizon. On Wednesday, 13 August, this new equipment and vehicles were officially received during a ceremonial event held at the municipal offices in Kroonstad.
Prominent municipal leaders, including the mayor, speaker, and municipal manager, formally unveiled the fleet of specialised vehicles. The new acquisitions include critical infrastructure equipment such as a grader, tractor loader backhoe (TLB), refuse truck, road milling machine, cherry pickers, crane truck, and tipper truck.
Executive Mayor Motlogeloa Mokatsane emphasised that the primary motivation behind purchasing these new vehicles was to reduce reliance on external contractors.
“By investing in our own equipment, we will be able to save money and substantially improve service delivery within the municipality,” said Mokatsane.
Municipal manager Portia Tshabalala, recently reappointed after a period of organisational instability, expressed optimism about the municipality’s future. She highlighted that the new vehicles not only boost operational efficiency but are part of a broader strategy to restore full functionality to the municipal administration.
“Stability is our core focus,” said Tshabalala. “Once we complete filling senior management positions, we can ensure comprehensive and reliable service delivery to our communities.”
The municipal manager also addressed critical financial challenges, noting significant outstanding revenues. She revealed that government departments owe the municipality over R70 million, with local schools contributing an additional R30 million in unpaid bills. The municipality has already initiated discussions with the Department of Education to resolve these financial discrepancies.
Tshabalala appealed to residents and businesses to settle their overdue municipal accounts or negotiate payment arrangements. Additionally, she confirmed ongoing collaborative efforts with the Department of Water and Sanitation to address sewage pollution issues, expressing hope that most environmental concerns will be resolved by year-end.
Tshabalala said that these strategic investments in new equipment and vehicles demonstrate the Moqhaka municipality’s commitment to enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency, signalling a promising path towards improved municipal management and community support.
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