/ MEDIA STATEMENT / The content on this page is not written by Polity.org.za, but is supplied by third parties. This content does not constitute news reporting by Polity.org.za.

National Treasury must fast track the process of granting funds to the
Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Municipality to be used in the eradication of the
demeaning bucket system in Walmer Township, Port Elizabeth.
IFP Spokesperson on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr
Peter Smith MP said, "The Bucket system is an insult to Walmer residents
after 18 years of democracy. These residents have never ever tasted the
fruits of democracy their government has neglected them. Government must
provide basic services to all residents. This situation is totally inhumane
and requires urgent redress."

"It also raises more questions than answers why it has taken so long for the
Nelson Mandela Bay Metro to seek additional funds to eradicate the bucket
system and what the provincial department of co-operative governance has
done or not done as the case may be in assisting the municipality with this
problem. Is it because of mismanagement or insufficient budget? This must be
investigated and the people responsible held accountable. What is however
abundantly clear, is that the ANC government is once again failing the
people of South Africa," said Smith.

The IFP calls on the MEC for Co-operative Governance, Mlibo Qoboshiyane and
the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Municipal Mayor, Zanoxolo Wayile to work
together and come up with a quick solution to this disaster. Furthermore, a
change of leadership in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro is imperative as the
current leadership is a total failure.