Geoff Makhubo says the city is on the verge of financial collapse but he also promises a host of freebies
09 December 2019 - 15:02
Support our award-winning journalism. The Premium package (digital only) is R30 for the first month and thereafter you pay R129 p/m now ad-free for all subscribers.
Johannesburg mayor Geoffrey Makhubo. Picture: VELI NHLAPO
I cannot fathom the stupidity in the statement and promises made by new Johannesburg mayor Geoff Makhubo. On one hand he said he found the city’s finances on the verge of total collapse, with liabilities of more than three times assets, and in the same breath promised a host of freebies, such as an allocation of free water and electricity to both informal and formal settlements, city streets to be cleaned three times daily, houses to be built and roads upgraded — and of course he will provide free Wi-Fi to the townships.
On top of all these promises, Makhubo said he will create food banks that will provide a social safety net to the poor. If the city is so deep in the poo and has so much debt, where does he think the money for all of this will come from? Maybe his previous “experience” and the corruption cloud that is hanging over his head have taught him a few tricks.
Support our award-winning journalism. The Premium package (digital only) is R30 for the first month and thereafter you pay R129 p/m now ad-free for all subscribers.
LETTER: New Joburg mayor makes hollow promises
Geoff Makhubo says the city is on the verge of financial collapse but he also promises a host of freebies
I cannot fathom the stupidity in the statement and promises made by new Johannesburg mayor Geoff Makhubo. On one hand he said he found the city’s finances on the verge of total collapse, with liabilities of more than three times assets, and in the same breath promised a host of freebies, such as an allocation of free water and electricity to both informal and formal settlements, city streets to be cleaned three times daily, houses to be built and roads upgraded — and of course he will provide free Wi-Fi to the townships.
On top of all these promises, Makhubo said he will create food banks that will provide a social safety net to the poor. If the city is so deep in the poo and has so much debt, where does he think the money for all of this will come from? Maybe his previous “experience” and the corruption cloud that is hanging over his head have taught him a few tricks.
Jean Michel Bouvier
Bryanston
CARTOON: Geoff Makhubo’s sinking feeling
Julius Malema says coalition governments can still work, despite chaotic collapses
Geoff Makhubo confident new Joburg coalition will pass budget
GENEVIEVE QUINTAL: Ill-discipline has cost the DA dearly
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Most Read
Published by Arena Holdings and distributed with the Financial Mail on the last Thursday of every month except December and January.