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- 2141 -
No. 59 MINUTES
OF
ETHEKWINI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Meeting held on Thursday, 2019-09-27T10:00,
City Hall Main Auditorium, Church Walk, Durban
PRESENT : Councillors WG Thusi (Speaker), TM Kaunda (Mayor), BF Scott
(Deputy Mayor), J Annipen, A Beetge, S Bhanprakash, MPN Bhengu,
MC Bhengu, NC Biyela, T Biyela, NJ Bollman, M Brauteseth, S Brijmohan,
WJD Burne, SS Butelezi, H Cele, J Chetty, CO Clayton, R Cloete, TP Collins,
M David, SV De Boer, GT De Lange, MAK Dladla, JA Dlamini, SR Dlamini,
MP Dlomo, J Essop, VE Gebashe, HD Goge, R Gokool, G Govender,
S Govender, Y Govender, NL Graham, BR Gumede, NC Gumede,
NP Gumede, TR Gumede, ZD Gushu, MS Gwala, MH Haniff, GJ Hegter,
PL Hlengwa, QL Hlengwa, NP Hlomuka, RC Hlophe, NB Hoosman, NB Iyir,
JA Johnson, M Johnson, SA Kaunda, DM Khanyile, ES Khanyile,
KNN Khubone, JS Khuboni, PZ Khumalo, HL Khubisa, NL Khuzwayo,
S Khuzwayo, ZW Khuzwayo, SNC Khwela, CJ Laing, CB Langa,
M Lutchmen, P Luthuli, TN Mabanga, MT Mabaso, NI Madlala, A Maharajh,
B Majola, TG Makhanya, ZP Makhanya, MW Manqele, WL Mapena,
TZ Mathe, PM Mbambo, V Mbanjwa, AM Mbele, RD Macpherson,
FW Mdletshe, DM Mhlanzi, SE Mhlongo, MB Mjadu, AZ Mkhize,
HGB Mkhize, ME Mkhize, MM Mkhize, S Mkhize, SM Mkhize, X, Mkhize,
SM Mkhwanazi, PS Mncube, E Mngadi, SB Mngadi, SV Mngadi, NE Mnguni,
S Mnguni, BV Mngwengwe, LN Mngwengwe, SR Moodley, S Moonsamy,
B Mpanza, SB Mpanza, B Msomi, NP Msomi, M Mthembu, MGF Mthembu,
MM Mthembu, ON Mthembu, TM Mthethwa, TT Mthiyane, N Munien,
AB Mvubu, RM Mzobe, BD Naidoo, J Naidoo, M Nair, X Nala,
PL Ncayiyana, BP Ndlela, AB Ndlovu, PB Ndlovu, S Ngema, MM Ngiba,
TT Ngubane, BE Nhlangulela, SJM Nhlapho, MS Nkosi, DR Nowbuth,
GM Noyce, PC Ntshangase, SC Ntshangase, BT Ntuli, PB Ntuli, PH Nxumalo,
W Nyaba, MS Nyawose, TT Nzuza, JP Phewa, TK Phohlo, BP Phungula,
D Pillay, P Pillay, JP Prinsloo, MD Qwabe, A Ramkissoon, A Rampersad,
S Ryley, T Sabelo, AN Shabalala, B Shabane, MG Shange, SG Shange-
Dlamini, MT Shelembe, ES Shezi, MC Shezi, VH Shezi, DM Shozi, M Sibisi,
N Sibiya, PN Sikhosana, EL Singh, Sagar Singh, Samier Singh, NI Sithole,
EG Smith, AD Snyman, ZR Sokhabase, M Tembe, JB Thabethe, S Thango,
JC Van den Berg, PA Vedan, SM Windvogel, MC Xulu, TV Xulu, NY Young,
BM Zulu, GB Zulu, MBR Zuma, TM Zuma, TG Zungu, and MH Zwane.
ABSENT : Councillors S Aslam, NT Cele (On leave – Indisposed), CB Dlamini (On leave
– Municipal Business), SB Dlamini (On leave – Indisposed), BA Fortein (On
leave – Municipal Business), PJC Graham, ZRT Gumede (On leave –
Indisposed), MH Khan, TJ Luthuli (On leave – Municipal Business), P Mfeka
(On leave), K Mhlaba (On leave – Indisposed), GN Mhlongo, BA Mkhize (On
leave – Municipal Business), KV Mkhize, MP Mkhize (On leave –- 2142 - (eThekwini Municipality
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Indisposed), SNL Mshengu (On leave), LG Mthembu (On leave),
NE Mthembu (On leave – Indisposed), MK Ndzimbomvu (On leave),
ZS Ndzoyiya, AS Ngcobo (On leave – Indisposed), M Nojiyeza (On leave –
Indisposed), NN Nyanisa (On leave – Indisposed), F Peer, BW Phewa (On
leave), DR Pillay ( On leave), KR Pillay (On leave – Indisposed), GDA Pullan
(On leave), BR Qhantsi (On leave – Indisposed), S Sewshankar (On leave –
Indisposed), HP Shozi (On leave), KS Sibisi (On leave), PS Sishange (On
leave – Indisposed), C Xesibe (On leave – Indisposed) and T Xuma (On leave).
AMAKHOSI
PRESENT : Inkosi PP Luthuli and Inkosi EB Shozi.
AMAKHOSI
ABSENT : Inkosi BF Bhengu, Inkosi VR Cele, Inkosi TF Gwala, Inkosi NM Hlengwa,
Inkosi KS Makhanya, Inkosi NC Maphumulo, Inkosi DZ Mkhize,
Inkosi LD Mkhize, Inkosi KT Mkhize, Inkosi TBE Mkhize, Inkosi S Mlaba,
Inkosi RF Mthembu, Inkosi MB Ngcobo and Inkosi J P Shangase.
OFFICIALS
PRESENT : Messrs/Mesdames S Nzuza (City Manager), M Mhlongo (Head: Legal Services
and Compliance), BM Mhlongo (Deputy Head: Office of the Speaker),
KR Ramsunder (Chief Committee Officer) and P Nkake (Principal Committee
Officer).
(At the commencement of the meeting 168 Councillors were present, comprising ANC – 93,
DA - 51, IFP - 10, EFF - 6, INDEPENDENT - 3, AIC - 1, ACDP – 1, MF - 0, DLC - 1, TA - 0,
MOSA – 1, APC - 1 and AL JAMA-AH - 0).
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1. NOTICE CONVENING THE MEETING
The City Manager read the Notice convening the meeting as per the statutory
requirement.
2. OPENING
The Speaker declared the meeting open and extended a warm welcome
to His Worship the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor; Members of the Executive
Committee; Honourable Councillors and Traditional Leaders; Distinguished Guests;
City Manager; Deputy City Managers and Heads present; Legal Services
and Compliance officials; Media; Members of the Public and Members
of the Administration.
3. AFRICAN UNION AND NATIONAL ANTHEM
At the request of the Speaker the meeting stood to sing the African Union Anthem
and the National Anthem of the Republic of South Africa.- 2143 - (eThekwini Municipality
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4. OPPORTUNITY FOR PRAYER/MEDITATION
The Speaker requested Council to observe a moment’s silence for all those
who had passed on.
5. OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Speaker dealt with items 5 and 6 of the Order of Procedure, relative to official
announcements and her report, concurrently. She made a humble request
for all meetings to commence timeously and for Councillors and Members
of the Administration to dress appropriately when attending meetings. The Speaker
touched on the challenges being faced by the Country, in particular, the scourge
of femicide. In that regard, she mentioned the march and mass prayer led by the KZN
Premier on 2019-09-26 for the fight against femicide and abuse against children.
On behalf of the City, the Speaker thereafter extended condolences to:
• All those who had passed on due to gender-based and xenophobic violence
in the Province and the Country, especially the violent incidents against women
and children, in particular, the four children from Wyebank who were murdered
by their father.
• The family of former President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe following
his demise.
• The family of Mr Thami Shobede, the runner-up for the Idols Music
Competition, who passed on after illness.
• The family of the Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy,
Ms Bavelile Hlongwa, who lost her life in a tragic motor accident.
• The Majola family on the loss of former Councillor Stalwart Sbonelo Mthembu
(Majola).
In extending her good wishes to Councillors and officials for the Heritage Month,
the Speaker congratulated all the Zulu maidens who had attended the Reed Dance
as part of the Heritage Month celebrations.
The Speaker advised that the Council would go into recess from 2019-09-27
to 10-04 and that all urgent matters would be dealt with in terms of the Rule
of Order 28 By-law.
She conveyed her best wishes to all Councillors celebrating their birthdays during
the month of September. Thereafter, she requested Councillors to switch off their
microphones after speaking to avoid interference with the sound system.
The Speaker also requested Councillors to talk slowly and clearly during
the proceedings to enable the interpreters to contribute meaningfully.
In conclusion, the Speaker referred Councillors to Rules of Order 16(1) (a)-(e) and
(4), (5), (6), (7) and (9). As per such Rules, Councillors were requested to conduct
themselves in a respectful manner, to refrain from interrupting the proceedings and
were encouraged to conduct business with the highest decorum and integrity that the
occasion and the residents of the Municipality deserved.- 2144 - (eThekwini Municipality
Council Minutes - 2019-09-27)
6. APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
RESOLVED:
That the following Councillors be granted leave of absence as indicated:-
Councillor NT Cele : 2019-09-27 (Indisposed)
Councillor CO Clayton : Request to leave at 14:00
Councillor TP Collins : Request to leave at 12:30
Councillor M David : Request to leave at 13:50
Councillor CB Dlamini : 2019-09-21 to 28 (Municipal Business)
Councillor BA Fortein : 2019-09-21 to 28 (Municipal Business)
Councillor ZRT Gumede : 2019-09-25 to 27 (Indisposed)
Councillor QL Hlengwa : Request to leave at 13:00
Councillor SA Kaunda : 2019-09-27 (Municipal Business)
Councillor TM Kaunda : Request to leave at 14:30
Councillor TJ Luthuli : 2019-09-21 to 28 (Municipal Business)
Councillor P Mfeka : 2019-09-25 to 30 (Personal Commitments)
Councillor K Mhlaba : 2019-09-27 (Indisposed)
Councillor BA Mkhize : 2019-09-27 (Municipal Business)
Councillor MP Mkhize : 2019-09-27 (Indisposed)
Councillor S Mkhize : 2019-09-27 (Personal Commitments)
Councillor S Moonsamy : Request to leave at 14:30
Councillor SNL Mshengu : 2019-09-27 to 30 (Personal Commitments)
Councillor LG Mthembu : 2019-09-27 (Personal Commitments)
Councillor NE Mthembu : 2019-09-27 (Indisposed)
Councillor M Nair : Request to leave at 12:00
Councillor MK Ndzimbomvu : 2019-09-27 (Personal Commitments)
Councillor AS Ngcobo : 2019-09-27 (Indisposed)
Councillor SB Ngcongo : 2019-09-27 (Indisposed)
Councillor TT Ngubane : Request to leave at 13:00
Councillor M Nojiyeza : 2019-09-25 to 10-03 (Indisposed)
Councillor NN Nyanisa : 2019-09-27 (Indisposed)
Councillor BW Phewa : 2019-09-24 to 30 (Personal Commitments)
Councillor DR Pillay : 2019-09-13 to 28 (Overseas Trip)
Councillor KR Pillay : 2019-09-27 to 10-30 (Indisposed)
Councillor GDA Pullan : 2019-09-27 to 10 -08 (Personal Commitments)
Councillor BA Qhantsi : 2019-09-27 to 30 (Indisposed)
Councillor A Ramkissoon : Request to leave at 14:30
Councillor S Sewshanker : 2019-09-27 (Indisposed)
Councillor MC Shezi : 2019-09-27 (Municipal Business)
Councillor HP Shozi : 2019-09-27 to 28 (Personal Commitments)
Councillor S Sibisi : 2019-09-27 to 28 (Personal Commitments)
Councillor PS Sishange : 2019-09-27 (Indisposed)
Councillor JB Thabethe : Request to leave at 11:30
Councillor C Xesibe : 2019-09-27 (Indisposed)
Councillor T Xuma : 2019-09-27 (Personal Commitments)
Councillor PM Zulu : Request to leave at 14:00
(NB: It is recorded that although Councillors SA Kaunda, S Mkhize and MC Shezi had applied for leave of absence from
this Council meeting, they were in attendance).- 2145 - (eThekwini Municipality
Council Minutes - 2019-09-27)
7. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES: Meetings held on 2019-07-31; 2019-09-05 and
In-Committee Meeting held on 2019-08-06
RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meetings of the eThekwini Municipal Council held
on 2019-07-31 and 09-05 and the minutes of the In-Committee meeting held
on 2019-08-06, as circulated and taken as read, be and they are hereby confirmed.
8. QUESTIONS IN TERMS OF SECTION 27 OF THE RULES OF ORDER
The following Questions in terms of Section 27 of the Rules of Order were
submitted:-
8.1 Questions submitted by Councillor Y Govender: Municipality Oversight Committee
responsible for litigation (17/2/2/6):
In terms of Section 151 (2) of our Constitution, the executive and legislative powers
of a municipality is vested in its Municipal Council. The media often reports that the
municipality is being sued however reports do not come to Council.
In light of the above, I request the following questions to be answered:
1. Which Municipal Committee is responsible for oversight over litigation
where the Municipality sues or is being sued?
2. If, no Committee is responsible for oversight, then which political
structure, political office bearer, Councillor, or staff member
of the Council is responsible for such oversight?
3. How many cases by or against the Municipality are pending in:
(a) Civil Courts;
(b) CCMA
(c) Labour Court; and
(d) Department of Labour
4. How many matters/court matters with financial implications have been
settled from 1st July 2016 to date?
5. How many Judgements have been taken against the Municipality
for damages from 1st July 2016 to date?
6. What is the cumulative total or quantum in damages that the Municipality
has been ordered to pay, since 1st July 2016 to date?
7. At which Full Council Meeting has any approval been given for any
settlement to be made in any litigious or disputed matter involving
the Municipality, whether or not legal proceedings have been instituted?- 2146 - (eThekwini Municipality
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8. If no approval was obtained at any Full Council Meeting, then to whom
has the power to settle litigious and dispute matters been delegated, and
when was that power delegated?
9. If this power has been delegated, when were the reports in terms
of Section 63 of the Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000 provided,
and to whom were they provided?
The above-mentioned questions by Councillor Y Govender were DEFERRED
to enable the Head: Legal Services and Compliance to undertake the relevant
research in respect of the provision of answers to the questions.
8.2 Questions submitted by Councillor S Sewshanker: Tenders Awarded
for CCTV Cameras (9/R):
From 2016 to date the ratepayers of the eThekwini Municipality have forked out
R365 Million in total for tenders awarded for ordinary CCTV cameras that record
footage and special license recognition plate cameras that match footage in real time
to number plates. The purpose of installing and monitoring these cameras was
to curb crime in and around the city. In light of the information provided I pose the
following questions:
1. Why were the tenders acquired via Section 36?
2. What is the cost of each CCTV camera and how many were acquired?
3. What is the cost per license plate recognition cameras and how many were
acquired?
4. Have all the cameras acquired been installed. If not, why?
5. Are all the cameras acquired fully operational? If not, when will this be
resolved?
6. Which Unit in the City is responsible for monitoring the cameras?
7. As of which date were the cameras operational?
Councillor S Moonsamy provided the following respective responses:-
1. Tender 1C38389: Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of CCTV
Electronic Security Equipment: Was acquired through normal 3-stage tender
process. Awarded in February 2019.
Tender 1C254: Maintenance and Replacement of Critical CCTV
Infrastructure: Was awarded in December 2018, in accordance with
Section 36 tender process, to the sum of R4 141 922.23. This tender
was to cater for the period of until the award of the new maintenance tender.- 2147 - (eThekwini Municipality
Council Minutes - 2019-09-27)
Tender 1C7060: Supply, Delivery, Installation and Maintenance of all CCTV
camera systems and all auxiliaries with eThekwini Municipality.
Was acquired through normal 3-stage tender process. Awarded in July 2015
and expired in June 2018.
2. A total of 3 343 cameras were acquired from 2015 to 2019, with the majority
being for various buildings within the eThekwini Municipality. The cost
of cameras varies as per site requirements and lighting. The costing
per camera type is detailed as per table below:
Cost (R)
Camera Type
Excl. VAT
ONE Megapixel low cost fixed lens dome (For areas with good lighting) 2899,26
TWO Megapixel low cost fixed lens dome (For areas with good lighting) 3936,66
THREE Megapixel low cost fixed lens dome (For areas with good lighting) 5173,35
FIVE Megapixel fish eye dome (For areas with good lighting) 6728,09
ONE Megapixel low cost fixed lens dome (For areas with Bad lighting) 5692,05
TWO Megapixel low cost fixed lens dome (For areas with Bad lighting) 5692,05
THREE Megapixel low cost fixed lens dome (For areas with Bad lighting) 6728,09
Single Channel camera body for multiple discreet head options 5034,12
Four Channel camera body for multiple discreet head options 8736,00
Normal sensor unit 2791,43
Varifocal sensor unit 3135,41
Pinhole sensor unit 3276,00
Fish Eye sensor unit 3549,00
Rugged mobile surveillance camera 4654,65
Rugged mobile surveillance camera 2 megapixel 5692,05
ONE Megapixel Varifocal fixed dome camera M3204 replacement 4819,82
ONE Megapixel Varifocal dome camera incl I/O and audio M3304
5692,05
replacement
ONE Megapixel Varifocal dome incl SD card support and extreme low
6210,75
light
ONE Megapixel Varifocal dome incl SD card support and extreme low
9321,59
light and audio and I/O support
New P3345 Megapixel Varifocal dome incl SD card support and extreme
9321,59
low light and audio and I/O support
Low Cost non megapixel wide angle varifocal (for areas with good
4336,61
lighting)
Low Cost Megapixel wide angle varifocal (for areas with good lighting) 5303,03
Low cost non Megapixel day night varifocal Box camera 5371,28
Low cost Megapixel day night varifocal Box camera 5371,28
1.3 Megapixel Varifocal Box camera incl SD card support and extreme low
8012,55
light
TWO Megapixel Varifocal Box camera incl SD card support and Low light 8991,26- 2148 - (eThekwini Municipality
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Cost (R)
Camera Type
Excl. VAT
FIVE Megapixel Varifocal Box camera incl SD card support and Low light 10487,30
Non Megapixel Extreme Low light with varifocal lens 9321,59
ONE Megapixel Extreme Low light with varifocal lens 10357,62
TWO Megapixel Day night zoom capable box camera 15541,89
TWO Megapixel Infra red, zoom capable box camera 15686,58
ONE Megapixel digital ptz dome 6775,86
ONE Megapixel External wall mount ptz dome 17745,00
TWO Megapixel External wall mount ptz dome 21976,50
ONE Megapixel External Variable mount ptz dome 35242,94
ONE Megapixel External Variable mount ptz dome (with cooling feature) 46708,94
ONE Megapixel External Variable mount ptz dome (with Pressurized
66409,98
stainless steel casing)
TWO Megapixel External Variable mount ptz dome 37317,74
TWO Megapixel External Variable mount ptz dome (with cooling feature) 48782,37
TWO Megapixel External Variable mount ptz dome (with Pressurized
68483,42
stainless steel casing)
3. 60 License plate recognition cameras were acquired. The software that was
included was based on a public system, which posed a security risk
to the citizens of the Municipality as the database of number plates
and pictures were managed by the service provider. Thus, the Head of DMEC
has refused for this software to be used. The cameras that were installed
are used as normal monitoring cameras. The cost of each camera
with a 3-year license is R23 211.94.
Going forward, eThekwini Municipality has installed and configured a private
video cloud system, where license plate recognition will be performed.
The Video cloud and all information is owned by the Municipality.
This is a requirement for the Department and Transport eNatis system
and SANRAL integration.
4. Yes, installed and commissioned.
5. Theft and vandalism have resulted in numerous camera faults, especially
on the street cameras. Camera status for street cameras are reported
on a monthly basis to the Committee. Fibre Optic infrastructure is managed
by the IMU (Information Management Unit) in the eThekwini Municipality.
There are currently no valid fibre optic maintenance contracts within
the Municipality. The majority of the camera faults are due fibre optic issues.
The Electrical infrastructure is also stolen and vandalised. Working
with the Electricity Unit, certain faults are being attended to.
Aging technology and infrastructure, has also contributed to the fault count.- 2149 - (eThekwini Municipality
Council Minutes - 2019-09-27)
6. All street cameras are monitored in four control rooms in the city located
at the following areas:
• Central (Disaster Management Centre).
• Beach
• North (Verulam)
• West (Pinetown)
These centres fall under the Disaster Management and Emergency Control
(DMEC) Unit. Each control room has representation from DMEC, Metro
Police, SAPS and UIP.
All building cameras are monitored by that respective Unit/Department.
7. Installed and commissioned at various times during the period of 2015
to 2019.
8.3 Questions submitted by Councillor MS Gwala: Senior Citizens Parties in Ward 39
(7/1/2/2):
Noting that eThekwini Municipality has included in the annual budget monies to host
Senior Citizens parties at the end of each year in each of the Wards of eThekwini
Municipality.
Can you please explain the following:
1. Why did Ward 39 not have a Senior Citizens Party in the 2016?
2. Why did Ward 39 not have a Senior Citizens Party in the 2018?
3. What happen to the money allocated to the party for Ward 39 in 2016?
4. What happen to the money allocated to the party for Ward 39 in 2018?
Councillor NI Sithole provided the following respective responses:-
1. The Senior Citizens Programme for Ward 39 was scheduled for 21 December
2016, however, it was cancelled by the Ward Councillor as he had indicated
that he was given short notice and most of the Senior Citizens were not
around during the Christmas period.
2. The Programme did not take place because the Ward Councillor was not
happy with the proposed dates. He indicated that most of the Senior Citizens
in the Ward would not be around.
3. Funds that were not used for the Senior Citizen’s party in any ward
will remain in the Council’s Budget.
4. The Senior Citizens budget was below the anticipated expenditure, hence,
it was agreed that the shortfall would be covered during the adjustment
budget. The shortfall covered was therefore up to what was spent.- 2150 - (eThekwini Municipality
Council Minutes - 2019-09-27)
8.4 Questions Submitted by Councillor BD Naidoo: Status of the Umkomaas
Tidal/Swimming Pool (31/2/1/3):
Despite making enquiries regarding the use of the only UMkomaas Tidal/Swimming
pool built by the Municipality prior to post 1994, which has since been closed.
The closure has left community with many questions and currently stands
as a white elephant.
It is on this basis that I pose the following questions:-
1. On which date was this pool closed to the public and for what reasons?
2. Has this pool been sold or leased? If yes, provide reasons?
3. What is the current status of the pool?
4. Was the Community informed of the change (if any) of ownership
or management of the pool. If not, why not?
5. In the absence of swimming and recreation beaches in Umkomaas, what
alternative recreation facilities does the Municipality have for Umkomaas?
6. What plans does the Municipality have for the provision of such facilities
for the social recreation of the greater Community of UMkomaas such as
Magabheni, Malundi Township, Roseneath and other adjacent Township
areas?
The following respective responses were provided to the above-mentioned
questions:-
1. The pool has been closed for over 1 year. The City’s Architectural Department
has commissioned a feasibility study into the Precinct development of this area
as well as landscaping to improve this facility site, in the 2018/19
financial year.
2. The Pool has not been sold. It is still within the Council property. The only
matter being debated is the current lease with the leaseholder.
3. The pool is closed for conditional assessment/upgrade. The sewerage is also
leaking into the pool and needs a major upgrade. This is all part of the
feasibility assessment currently underway.
4. There is no change of ownership to this facility. There is a tenant in the
accompanying facility, but the pool belongs to the Municipality.
5. UMkomaas has a Library and some sportsfields that the community can use.
6. As indicated above, the Parks, Recreation and Culture Unit engages
on a quarterly basis with Councillors and the needs of Communities
are discussed within the Unit. Plans are being rolled out to establish Outdoor
Gyms is each Ward.- 2151 - (eThekwini Municipality
Council Minutes - 2019-09-27)
8.5 Questions Submitted by Councillor CJ Laing: Engagement with LGBTI+
Community 19/1/1/4):
In the Council sitting of October 2018 a motion pertaining to an engagement with
the LGBTI+ Community was presented and agreed to by this Council. The motion
requested that the Community Services Committee investigate and report back
to Council on a formal engagement hosted by the Municipality with relevant
Stakeholders of the LGBTI+ Community in the eThekwini focusing on challenges
and needs of the LGBTI+ community of the City.
In light of the above, I request that the following questions be answered:-
1. Has such an engagement been held?
2. If yes to the above, who was included in this engagement and when was
it held?
3. What was the outcome of this engagement?
4. If the engagement has not yet been held, when will this be taking place?
The following respective responses were provided to the above-mentioned
questions:-
1. High and low profile engagement with LGBTI + Community had taken place.
2. The last one was in April 2019 during Articulate Africa which was part
of the Libraries and Heritage Program. Various Church Ministries shared
the stage with Activists from this Community and the theme was “Do you have
to be a Guy to be loved by God”.
3. It was agreed to take this Program to various Wards in the City and this
is expected to take place early next year. One of the issues identified in both
high and low profile engagement is that the community does not speak
in one voice. As a result, it has been decided to engage them as individuals.
However, “behind the scenes” facilitation are being held to bring these
different groupings together to enable them to speak in one voice and hopefully
from that Forum, engagements would be held with the Municipality.
4. N/A
8.6 Questions Submitted by Councillor NP Msomi: Metro Police stations built in
eThekwini (28/1/2/2):
The eThekwini Municipality has paid for a number of billboards across the City
celebrating 25 years of freedom. Two such billboards state “200+ Metro Police
Stations built” and are located at the intersections of:
• Johannes Nkosi Street (Alice Street) and Cross Street [-29.853364, 31.014969]
• Malandela Rd and Hunslet Rd, KwaMashu [-29.732994, 31.004357]- 2152 - (eThekwini Municipality
Council Minutes - 2019-09-27)
Further to these billboards, a pull-up banner was displayed at the Council Meeting
of 31 July 2019 with the same statement.
In light of the above, I request that the following questions be answered:-
1. What is the exact number of Metro Police Stations (including satellite and
other such stations) that currently exist in eThekwini Municipality?
2. What is the location/address of each of the stations mentioned
in Question 1?
3. Of the stations mentioned in Question 1, how many began construction
from scratch after 1 January 1994?
Councillor R Hlophe provided the following respective responses to the above-
mentioned questions:-
1. 31
2. The location/address of each of the station is indicated hereunder:
TRAINING ACADEMY
STATION/S ADDRESSES
1.Metro Police Training Academy, 2 Anderson Road
Lahee Park
Pinetown
3610
Reception 031 322 4461
Secretary 031 322 4458
2.Specialised Training, and 031 322 4454
3.Professional Standards 031 322 4484
After 1994
INNER WEST
STATION/S ADDRESSES
Regional Headquarters 420 Main Road
Inner West Escombe
Queenburgh
Charge Office 031 3610000
Before 1994 as Traffic
1.Queensburgh - Metro Police New Germany Civic Centre
Station 8 Rycroft Avenue
Escombe
Queensburgh
Charge Office 031 3116780
2.Mort 031 3116730
3.Inspectorate 031 3222130
After 1994 as Metro Police- 2153 - (eThekwini Municipality
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STATION/S ADDRESSES
Pinetown - Metro Police Station 1 Oppenheimer Road
Pinetown
Charge Office 031 311 6816
After 1994 as Metro Police
Westville - Metro Police Station 47 Norfolk Terrace,
Westville
Charge Office 031 311 16698
After 1994 as Metro Police
Clermont Satellite - Metro Police 1106 Zazi Road
Station Clermont
Charge Office 031 311 12558
After 1994 as a Metro Police
satellite
Vehicle Pound Blundell Road
Queenburgh
Storage facility (No phone number)
NORTH
STATION/S ADDRESSES
1. Regional Headquarters 1 Linda Nzama Road
Kwa-Mashu Kwa-Mashu
4360
Charge Office 031 311 4767
2.Perishable Foods Storage (No phone number)
After 1994
1. Verulam - Metro Police Station 2 Wick Street
Verulam
4340
Charge Office 031 5331027 x 245
2.Vehicle Pound 032 3220810
After 1994 as Metro Police
SOUTH
STATION/S ADDRESSES
Regional Headquarters 8 Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle
Chatsworth Croftdene
Chatsworth
4092
Charge Office 031 322 2811
After 1994 as Metro Police- 2154 - (eThekwini Municipality
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1.Isipingo- Metro Police Station 92 Phila Ndwandwe Road
Isipingo
4110
Charge Office 031 322 3900
2.Isipingo (Pound) 031 3255590
3.Dog Kennels (behind Isipingo Station)
(No phone number)
After 1994 as Metro Police
Umlazi- Metro Police Station Ephraim Madlala Maphumulo Road
“D” Section
Umlazi
Charge Office 031 322 6017
After 1994 as a Metro Police
satellite
Umlazi Satellite Metro Police Ekasi Mega City
Station 50 Griffith Mxenge Highway
Umlazi
Charge Office 031 311 5238
After 1994 as a Metro Police
satellite
Clairwood Reporting - Metro Police Corner of Flower and Houghton Roads
Station Clairwood
4004
Charge Office 031 3115100
After 1994 as a Metro Police
Satellite
OUTER WEST
STATION/S ADDRESSES
1.Regional Headquarters 13 Old Main Road
Outer West Gillitts
Pinetown
3610
Charge Office 031 3610000
2.Gillitts Metro Police Station
Charge Office 031 3221981
After 1994 as a Metro Police facility
Mpumalanga - Metro Police Station G 8 Shezi Main Road
Mpumalanga
Hammarsdale
3700
Charge Office 031 7720450
After 1994 as a Metro Police facility- 2155 - (eThekwini Municipality
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STATION/S ADDRESSES
Cato Ridge - Metro Police Station 1 Old Georgedale Road
Cato Ridge
3680
Charge Office 031 7720450
After 1994 as a Metro Police
satellite
CENTRAL
STATION/S ADDRESSES
1.Metro Police Headquarters 16 Archie Gumede Place
Central
Durban
4001
Charge Office:- 031 311 12812
2.Communications 031 322 20800
In existence prior to 1994
Beach - Metro Police Station 50 Boscombe Terrace Snell Parade
Central
4001
Charge Office 031 311 12825
Beach satellite-Metro police station Durban Beachfront
Marine parade
(No phone number)
Point satellite-Metro police station Beachfront
Point road
(No phone number)
Mini town (Tram) satellite-Metro Durban Beachfront (north beach)
Police Station Snell parade
All new after 1994 as a Metro Police (No phone number)
facility
Albert Park - Metro Police Station 65 Diakonia Avenue
Central
4001
Charge Office 031 322 24557
Converted after 1994 from an old
Bowling Club
Warwick Satellite - Metro Police Julius Nyere and Dr. Pixely Ka Seme Street
Station Central
4001
Charge Office (No phone number)
New after 1994 as a satellite facility- 2156 - (eThekwini Municipality
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STATION/S ADDRESSES
Florida Road Satellite- Metro Police Peoples Park
Station 189 Florida Road
Central
4001
New after 1994 as a Metro Police
facility (No phone number)
STATION/S ADDRESSES
Davenport Satellite- Metro Police 89 Helen Joseph Road
Station Central
4001
New after 1994 as a Metro Police (No phone number)
facility
VFM Pound Newmarket Street and First Avenue
Central
4001
Storage facility after 1994 (No phone number)
Hawker Goods Storage Centenary Road
Central
New after 1994 4001
(No phone number)
Dog kennels (In the electricity Sub Station Complex)
Corner South Coast Road, and
Kenyon Howden Road
New as Dog kennels after 1994 (No phone number)
Mounted Unit Market Stables off Goble Road
Corner of Goble Road and NMR Avenue
031 3031116
Am informed was in existence prior
to 1994
Traffic Updates (Sharing with Security)
LRPS
Jelf Taylor Crescent
Central
New after 1994, in shared facility 4001
031 3112959
3. Indicated in 2. above.
8.7 Questions Submitted by Councillor M Nair: Increased interest in Cell Masts
(21/7/11):
In light of the increased interest in cell masts in eThekwini by residents
and the concern relating to the effect it has on their health and property, I pose
the following questions:-- 2157 - (eThekwini Municipality
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1. How many cell masts have gone up across eThekwini without having
obtained the proper consent from January 2016 to date?
2. How many of the above total were for cell masts on School premises?
2.1 List the names of the Schools?
3. Since January 2016 to date, how many illegal cell masts have been brought
down? If none, what are the reasons?
4. Can owners of illegal cell masts apply to the City to have their cell masts
regularized similarly to the process in which buildings without plans apply
to be regularized?
5. Has any cell mast application for regulation been rejected from January
2016 to date?
6. If yes to Question 5, what percentage of the total number of applications
for regularization was turned down?
The following respective responses were provided to the above-mentioned
questions:-
1. The Department has received numerous applications for cell masts from 2016
to date. It is rather difficult to exactly identify within that the number which may
have been illegal cell-masts erected from January 2016 to date. Land Use
Management are aware of two cases reported formally and relevantly actioned.
Procedurally: The erection of cell masts requires a Special Consent Development
Application in terms of the eThekwini Municipal Planning and Management By-Law
2016, and thereafter the approval of Building Plans in terms of the National Building
Regulations. Much as illegal land uses and illegal buildings/building work is often
identified through complaints and reports lodged by the public, the same would apply
to the erection of illegal cell masts.
2. No cases have been reported on School premises. The cases the Department were
aware of were not on School premises.
3. One Telkom Tower was removed in Assagay which was partially erected and a stop
building work notice served.
4. In terms of the Planning By-Law and the NBR’s, an application can be submitted
to regularise illegal or unauthorised building or a land use. However, the application
will be assessed in terms of all the applicable norms and standards and it is not
a forgone conclusion that it will be regularised. It is important to note that
the requirements are not relaxed as a result of mast existing all procedure is followed.
5. The Land Use Management Department does not have a process for regularization
of illegal work. This is simply because any application that is submitted is treated
as if the land use or building is still a proposal and normally the applications do not
stipulate or are required to stipulate whether it is to regularise an illegal situation.- 2158 - (eThekwini Municipality
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Some applications have been referred/deferred for compliance regardless
of construction status.
6. This cannot be determined at the moment as any application that is submitted
is treated as if the land use or building is still a proposal and the applications do not
stipulate or are required to stipulate whether it is to regularise an illegal situation.
8.8 Questions submitted by Councillor M Nair: Air Quality Monitoring (32/2/2):
In order to reduce eThekwini’s climate risk and vulnerability and improve our City’s
resilience, it is vital that we regularly monitor the ambient air quality and report
statistics to residents within the eThekwini Municipal Area.
In light of the above, I pose the following questions:-
1. Of the total number of air quality monitors, how many of these
are operational?
2. Which air quality monitors are not operational?
3. How often is each air quality monitoring device serviced?
4. When was the last time they were serviced?
5. Is eThekwini’s overall ambient air quality levels within the acceptable
range as set out in National Environmental Management Air Quality Act?
6. Since 2016, how many fines has the City issued to licensees that have
exceeded the minimum levels of emissions as set out in the National
Environmental Management Air Quality Act?
7. Which licenses were the largest contributors of ambient air pollution
in eThekwini?
8. Does the City have a proactive plan to make sure that eThekwini’s air
quality is in line with national and international norms and standards?
The above-mentioned questions by Councillor M Nair were DEFERRED to the next
meeting of the Council.
8.9 Questions Submitted by Councillor SM Windvogel: Challenges with Sewer
Blockages Across the City (23/1/11/1/1/1):
The eThekwini Municipality has been experiencing multifarious challenges
with sewer blockages across the City. This has resulted in raw sewage flowing
directly into rivers, streams and into the Harbour. This has proved detrimental
to the environment and ecosystems. Untreated sewage in an aquatic environment,
from a public health perspective, can cause a myriad of health problems. Recently
in numerous incidents of sewer overflows have highlighted a failure
in the environmental regulatory and compliance system in the Municipality.
The tourism sector will also be severely prejudiced by the delays in effectively
dealing with this crisis.- 2159 - (eThekwini Municipality
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In light of all of the above, I request the following questions be answered:-
1. How many jet machines, per district, are currently in working condition?
List each district and allocation of jet machines.
2. How many teams are available within eThekwini Municipality, to attend
to clean up operations?
3. What is the turnaround time in addressing blockages?
4. How many pump stations are currently in operation?
5. How does EWS Department plan on addressing the blockages/overflow
issues?
6. What are causes of the sudden increase in sewer overflow throughout
the City? A detailed report is required.
7. What interventions are being made by the Department to fast track the
clean up?
8. Are there any challenges with SCM procedures in this Department?
The following respective responses were provided in respect of the above-mentioned
questions:-
1. There are currently 15 jetting machines in the wastewater network evenly
distributed in the four regions. Currently 7 are not in service for various
mechanical reasons. This varies daily.
2. There are approximately 55 blockage crews currently but in general due to
Plant breakdowns on average there are 33 blockage crews and 7 jetting crews
operational on a daily basis.
3. The turnaround time in terms of our service level agreement is 24hrs.
Unfortunately after the April storm followed by the 2 week strike our backlog
is approximately 3000 blockages which mean that blockages are prioritized and
the turnaround time varies between 6hrs and 36 hours.
4. There are 267 sewerage pump stations in operation.
5. The department is busy putting a framework contract in place and in the
interim has prepared an emergency contract to utilize contractors for blockage
clearance. In addition staff with additional overtime hours are being utilised.
6. There are various causes for the additional blockages that the Department
is experiencing. One of the Key problem areas is the abuse of the sewer
network infrastructure. 65% of the blockages are caused by rags blocking the
sewer. There is also in some areas the age of the sewers that are collapsing
and causing blockages and requiring repairs. The department in certain areas
are embarking on an education program which should be rolled out over
the next 12months.- 2160 - (eThekwini Municipality
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7. As mentioned in 5 and 6 above, additional contractors are to be employed,
Additional staff overtime and education are some of the interventions being
used to both eradicate the backlog and educate people about the abuse
of the sewers.
8. There are some challenges with SCM most of this refers to repairs and
not sewer blockages.
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His Worship the Mayor, Councillor TM Kaunda, presented the First Report
of the Executive Committee
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FIRST REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
(Inaugural Meeting held 2019-09-10)
PRESENT : Executive Committee Members TM Kaunda (Mayor and Chairperson),
FB Scott (Deputy Mayor), Y Govender, NL Graham, TM Mthethwa,
MS Nkosi, T Sabelo, N Sibiya and NI Sithole.
ABSENT : Executive Committee Member SA Kaunda (Leave: Municipal Business).
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1. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSONS FOR SECTION 80 COMMITTEES
(Page 1)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That Council notes, in line with the requirements of Section 80(3)(a) of the Local
Government: Municipal Structures Act No. 117 of 1998, the following Councillors
of the Executive Committee, duly nominated and seconded, have been appointed
Chairpersons of the undermentioned Support Committees, to take responsibility
and lead activities of such Committees with the support of the respective Deputy City
Managers, it being recorded that the issue of oversight function in respect of finance
matters and the allocation thereof to a Support Committee is still under
consideration:
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON
Human Settlements and Infrastructure Councillor T Sabelo
Security and Emergency Services Councillor BF Scott
Governance and Human Resources Councillor NI Sithole
Economic Development and Planning Councillor SA Kaunda
Community Services Councillor N Sibiya- 2161 - (eThekwini Municipality
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With 51 Councillors of the Democratic Alliance abstaining and 117 Councillors
(ANC – 93, IFP – 10, EFF – 6, IND – 3, AIC – 1, ACDP – 1, DLC – 1, MOSA – 1
and APC – 1) voting in favour, the above recommendation of the Executive
Committee was NOTED.
2. UPDATE ON 2019 UNITED CITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONGRESS,
11-15 NOVEMBER 2019, DURBAN (3/3)
(Page 3)
The Committee received progress report on preparations for the United Cities
and Local Government Congress (UCLG) being hosted by eThekwini Municipality
in partnership with the South African Local Government Association (Salga) from
11 to 15 November 2019 at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre,
Durban.
Subsequently, the Committee deliberated on the establishment of the Political
Organising Committee (POC) to drive overall preparations for the UCLG Congress.
It was agreed that Councillors SA Kaunda and NI Sithole be nominated to serve
in the aforesaid Committee together with His Worship the Mayor, Councillor
TM Kaunda.
It should be noted that the Democratic Alliance was not in support thereof since
it preferred representation to be based on Political Party proportional representation.
The Democratic Alliance therefore further suggested that permission be sought from
Salga for the Municipality to add another Councillor to serve on the POC.
Thereafter, reference was made to an outstanding Workshop which was due to be
conducted on UCLG matters. It was then agreed that arrangements be made
accordingly to fully brief the Executive Committee in this regard.
Following deliberations, the Members of the Democratic Alliance dissented on this
item and, with the majority of the Members being in support,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
2.1 That Council notes preparations are at an advanced stage for the 6th United Cities
and Local Government Congress (UCLG) being hosted by eThekwini Municipality
in partnership with the South African Local Government Association (Salga)
from 11 to 15 November 2019 at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention
Centre, Durban.
2.2 That the City Manager be mandated to advise UCLG of the change in the leadership
of eThekwini Municipality to enable the voting status of His Worship the Mayor,
Councillor TM Kaunda during the Congress.
2.3 That the establishment of the Political Organising Committee, be approved, to drive
overall preparations for the Congress, with its membership to comprise members
of Salga Presidency; eThekwini Mayor and 02 (two) Executive Committee
Members; UCLG Member of Executive Committee; and Key National Departments.
2.4 That, together with His Worship the Mayor, Councillor TM Kaunda, Councillors
SA Kaunda and NI Sithole, in their respective capacities as Chairpersons- 2162 - (eThekwini Municipality
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of Economic Development & Planning Committee and Governance & Human
Resources Committee, be nominated to serve as the Municipality’s representative
on the Political Organising Committee referred to in .3 above.
Some Councillors were not in support of the above-mentioned recommendations
of the Executive Committee in view of the reasons outlined in the pre-amble
hereof. In that regard the matter was put to the vote. With 177 Councillors
present, 119 Councillors (ANC – 99, IFP – 10, IND – 4, AIC – 1, ACDP – 1, MF
– 1, DLC – 1, MOSA - 1 and APC – 1) voted in favour and no Councillors voted
against. 58 Councillors (DA – 51 and EFF – 7) abstained from voting.
The above recommendations of the Executive Committee were, by the
majority vote, ADOPTED.
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His Worship the Mayor, Councillor TM Kaunda, presented the below
mentioned report.
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SECOND REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
(Meeting held 2019-09-13)
PRESENT : Executive Committee Members TM Kaunda (Mayor and Chairperson),
FB Scott (Deputy Mayor), Y Govender, NL Graham, TM Mthethwa,
MS Nkosi, T Sabelo, N Sibiya and NI Sithole.
ABSENT : Executive Committee Member SA Kaunda (Leave: Municipal Business).
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1. REPORT OF GOVERNANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE:
MEETING HELD 2019-08-14
(Page R1)
1.1 Naming of Streets in Ward 58 Covering Sibaya Node Development (25/4/15/1):
(Page 14: Governance and Human Resources Committee - Agenda 2019-08-14)
The Streets in Ward 58 covering the Sibaya Node Development are within the
private estate and, as a result, the Municipality has no jurisdiction over the area.
Therefore, the purpose of this report is for the Council to note that the process
undertaken by the Developer is in accordance with the Council’s Street
Naming Process.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That it be acknowledged that the requirements for the naming of the streets
in Ward 58 has been concluded within the Council’s requirements and,
notwithstanding that the streets concerned are within the private estate, as part
of the process, the Developer’s street naming within the Sibaya Node Development,
be approved.- 2163 - (eThekwini Municipality
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Street Code Proposed Reviewed Name Meaning
Name
610931 Street Heritage HERITAGE DRIVE Means features belonging to the culture
of a particular society, such as traditions,
languages or buildings that were created
in the past and still have historical
importance.
610932 Street Fauna FAUNA ROAD It is a term referring to all the animal life
in a particular region or period.
610933 Street Habitat HABITAT ROAD Refers to the type of environment
in which an organism or group normally
lives or occurs.
ADOPTED.
1.2 Fraud Prevention Policy Review (15/5/P):
(Page 57: Governance and Human Resources Committee - Agenda 2019-08-14)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
1.2.1 That the reviewed Fraud Prevention Policy, 2019, which outlines the eThekwini
Municipality’s commitment to the reduction and eradication of incidences of fraud;
corruption and any other misconduct, and with the policy in general regulating the
prevention, detection, investigation and resolution of fraud, corruption and other
incidents of misconduct and reporting thereof, including promotion of good
governance and human rights throughout the eThekwini Municipal area, as contained
in the report by the Head: City Integrity and Investigation dated 2019-06-21,
be adopted.
1.2.2 That subject to adoption of .1 above, authority be granted to the Head: City Integrity
and Investigation to implement within the eThekwini Municipality the Fraud
Prevention Policy, as reviewed, as per the commitment to the promotion and
maintenance of a high standard of professional ethics.
1.2.3 That it be noted that the review of the current Fraud and Prevention Policy
previously adopted by the Municipal Council in the year 2007 is necessitated by the
promulgation of new laws and bill, and outlines the eThekwini Municipality’s
commitment to the reduction and eradication of incidences of fraud, corruption and
any other misconduct.
REFERENCE BACK
In terms of Rule of Order Bylaw 20(1)(c), Councillor WJD Burne, seconded by
Councillor S Singh, moved as a procedural motion that the above
recommendations of the Executive Committee be referred to all Support
Committees for consideration in the first instance and the extent to which the
reviewed policy will be effective in the fight against corruption..
NOT CARRIED
As some Councillors were not in support of the motion to Refer Back,
the matter was put to the vote. With 177 Councillors present 58 Councillors
(DA – 51 and EFF – 7) voted in favour and 108 Councillors (ANC – 100, IND –- 2164 - (eThekwini Municipality
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4, AIC – 1, MF – 1, DLC – 1 and APC – 1) voted against. 11 Councillors (IFP –
10 and ACDP – 1) abstained from voting.
The above-mentioned motion to Refer Back was, by the majority vote, NOT
CARRIED.
Discussion thereafter reverted to the substantive motion and as not all
Councillors were in support thereof the matter was put to the vote. With 179
Councillors present, 110 Councillors (ANC – 101, IND – 4, AIC – 1, MF – 1,
DLC – 1, MOSA – 1 and APC – 1) voted in favour and no Councillors voted
against. 69 Councillors (DA – 51, IFP – 10, EFF – 7 and ACDP – 1) abstained
from voting.
The above-recommendations of the Executive Committee were, by the majority
vote, ADOPTED.
2. REPORT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE: MEETING HELD
2019-08-15
(Page R5)
2.1 Request for Project Authority: Implementation of Community Participation and
Action Support Unit Programmes: 2019/2020 Financial Year (2/1/5/1) & (2/3/2/1/2):
(Page 11: Community Services Committee – Agenda 2019-08-06)
The Community Services Committee was in support of the Community Participation
and Action Support Unit’s intention to implement programmes to encourage and
enhance active public participation of the community in the Council decision making
processes, in terms of Section 4(2) of the Municipal Systems Act, 2000 and the
White Paper on Local Government (Section B, paragraph 33).
At the Executive Committee meeting the DA and the IFP raised concern in that
approval was being sought for an amount in excess R127 million, yet there was no
breakdown of the amounts in respect of the programmes to be undertaken.
Clarity was provided that the departmental report submitted to the Community
Services Committee contained the required information and the budget for such
projects had been approved by Council during the budget process. Further, prior
to each programme being implemented, a report with detailed logistics would
be submitted to Committee for consideration.
With the departmental report having being presented to the Executive Committee
at a later stage of the proceedings and with three (03) DA Executive Committee
Members and one (01) IFP Executive Committee Member abstaining,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
2.1.1 That authority be granted to the Head: Community Participation and Action Support
to coordinate and implement programmes enhancing public participation to enable
the Municipality to involve citizens in the processes resulting in them to effectively
influence municipal processes and take ownership of developments within
the eThekwini Municipality.- 2165 - (eThekwini Municipality
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2.1.2 That subject to the approval of .1 above, authority be granted to the Head:
Community Participation and Action Support to incur expenditure to the amount of
R127 406 310.00 (One Hundred and Twenty Seven Million Four Hundred and Six
Thousand Three Hundred and Ten Rand) towards the implementation of various
programmes in an effort to enhance public participation in the Council decision
making processes.
2.1.3 That, prior to the implementation of each programme, a report with detailed logistics
be submitted to the Committee for approval.
2.1.4 That a close-out report be completed for each programme implemented
and submitted to the Committee to undertake its oversight role.
2.1.5 That subject to the approval of .1 and .2 above, all expenditure and procurement
of goods and services be undertaken strictly in accordance with the Supply Chain
Management Policy and the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 as well
as Circular No. 82 regarding Cost Containment Measures.
Financial Implications:
Policy, Admin and Grant-in-Aid Section Programmes: R 7 253 900.00
Regional Services Section Programmes: R 22 029 780.00
Sectoral Programmes Section: R 98 122 630.00
Total Amount: R127 406 310.00
FC No.: 2020/06/04
Some Councillors were not in support of the above-mentioned recommendations
of the Executive Committee in the absence of a detailed breakdown of the
budget. The matter was put to the vote. With 178 Councillors present, 107
Councillors (ANC – 100, IND – 4, AIC – 1, DLC – 1 and MOSA – 1) voted in
favour and 53 Councillors (DA – 51, MF – 1 and ACDP – 1) voted against. 18
Councillors (IFP – 10, EFF – 7 and APC – 1) abstained from voting.
The above recommendations of the Executive Committee were, by the
majority vote, ADOPTED.
2.2 Request for Approval: Expansion of Soup Kitchen Programme with Eighteen (18)
Additional Soup Kitchen Sites (19/1/1/1/2):
(Page 18: Community Services Committee – Agenda 2019-08-06)
The Community Services Committee noted that seventy four (74) soup kitchens sites
were currently in operation in targeted areas within the eThekwini Municipality.
That there is a dire need for the expansion of the project to other poverty stricken
areas as part of the Poverty Alleviation Programme.
The proposed sites were identified for an additional eighteen (18) new soup kitchens
to be established during the 2019/2020 financial year.
At the Executive Committee meeting some Executive Committee Members queried
the amount that had been budgeted for the purchase of essential equipment,
contending that some soup kitchens were already equipped with such tools.- 2166 - (eThekwini Municipality
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It was requested and agreed that oversight inspections of these soup kitchens
be undertaken and the name “Soup Kitchen” be changed to “Nutrition Programme”
with it being stressed that recipients should receive the correct nutritional value
in terms of the money spent.
With Executive Committee Member Nkosi abstaining,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
2.2.1 That authority be granted to the Head: Community Participation and Action Support
to facilitate the establishment and operation of additional eighteen (18) soup kitchens
during the 2019/2020 financial year, with the areas identified including
the following:
(i) KwaDabeka Zone 1 Ward 20 (ii) Inchanga (Skhelekehleni) Ward 04
(iii) Chapas (Informal Settlement) Ward 35 (iv) Phoenix (Phola Park) Ward 48
(v) Imfume Ward 105 (vi) Mobeni Heights Ward 69
(vii) Inanda (Ematendeni) Ward 108 (viii) Tshelimnyama Ward 15
(ix) Umbilo Ward 33 (x) Kwandengezi Ward 12
(xi) Newton B Ward 107 (xii) KwaMashu Zone 3 Ward 40
(xiii) Umlazi Zone 14 Ward 84 (xiv) Umlazi Zone 15 Ward 81
(xv) Tongaat (Mbhayi) Ward 61 (xvi) Emaphephetheni Ward 02
(xvii Golokodo Warad 67 (xviii) Othweba Ward 01
2.2.2 That subject to the approval of .1 above, authority be granted to the Head:
Community Participation and Action Support to incur capital expenditure
in the amount of R1 300 000.00 (One Million Three Hundred Thousand Rand)
in respect of infrastructure and essential equipment for the eighteen (18) additional
soup kitchen sites.
Financial Implications:
Containers 6m x 16 Fridges 1 x 18
Containers 3m x 16 Upright Cabinets 1 x 18
Freezers 1 x 18 Steel Tables 5 x 18
Gas Cages 1 x 18 3 Plate Gas Stoves 2 x 18
Plastic Chairs 50 x 18
The Operating Budget of R87 595 870.00 is sufficient to cover existing 74 soup
kitchens and the additional 18 soup kitchen sites.
FC No: CPAS: 2019/06/CA41
MOTION TO AMEND
In terms of Rule of Order Bylaw 20(4), Councillor G Govender, seconded
by Councillor N Munien, moved as a procedural motion that the above
recommendations of the Executive Committee be amended by the addition
of the following recommendation 2.2.3.- 2167 - (eThekwini Municipality
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“2.2.3 That subject to the approval of .1 above, all affected Ward
Councillors be consulted on the areas and venues indicated therein
and prior to implementation, to seek the approval of the current venues
and areas or to allow the Ward Councillor to change of the venue
or area.”
NOT CARRIED
As some Councillors were not in support of the above-mentioned
Motion to Amend, the matter was put to the vote. With 178 Councillors present,
70 Councillors (DA – 51, IFP – 10, EFF – 7, ACDP – 1 and APC – 1) voted
in favour and 107 Councillors (ANC- 100, IND – 4, AIC – 1, DLC – 1
and MOSA - 1) voted against. 1 MF Councillor abstained from voting.
The above-mentioned Motion to Amend was, by the majority vote,
NOT CARRIED.
Discussion reverted to the substantive motion and with item (viii) in
recommendation 2.2.1 above being amended by the deletion of the word and
figures “Ward 37” and by the substitution therefor of the word and figures
“Ward 15”, the above recommendations of the Executive Committee were
ADOPTED.
2.3 Request for Project Authority: Implementation of Community Performing Arts
Programmes and Arts in Schools Programmes: 2019/2020, 2020/2021 and
2021/2022 Financial Years (2/3/2/1/2):
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With the Committee being in agreement,
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
2.3.1 That authority be granted to the Head: Parks, Recreation and Culture to implement
Arts in Schools programmes and the Community Performing Arts programmes
through the Arts and Living Culture Section during the 2019/2020, 2020/2021
and 2021/2022 financial years, as part of the greater Mzansi Golden Economy and
Youth Development Agenda.
2.3.2 That subject to the approval of .1 above, authority be granted to the Head: Parks,
Recreation and Culture to incur expenditure not exceeding an amount
of R6 650 000.00 (Six Million Six Hundred and Fifty Thousand Rand) during
the 2019/2020, 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 financial years for the implementation
of programmes which contribute positively towards the promotion of performing arts
programmes in line with Project 6.7 in Plan Six of the Integrated Development Plan.
2.3.3 That subject to the approval of .1 and .2 above, all procurement of goods
and services be undertaken strictly in accordance with the Supply Chain
Management Policy and the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 as well
as Circular No. 82 regarding Cost Containment Measures.
2.3.4 That a close-out report be prepared upon the completion of each programme
and where required be submitted for the Service Delivery and Budget
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