The current Matjhabeng fleet that has been procured under the administration of the executive mayor, Thandoluxu Khalipha, includes 23 refuse collection trucks at a cost of R71 407 148 and nine tractor loader backhoes (TLB’s), including one that was donated (R13 155 778).
These trucks will be used mainly in the infrastructure and community services departments.
Eight tipper trucks have been acquired at a cost of R19 909 524 and two cherry pickers at a cost of R3 300 416.
The fleet also now includes four front end loaders(R13 043 706), six sewage trailer units, 15 multi-purpose bakkies (R6 449 105), 23 multi-purpose tractors for refuse collection and grass cutting (R7 595 550), seven agritec trailers for refuse collection (R1 070 650), one five-seater Polo for the mayor’s protection unit (R298 533), one fire truck (R5 000 000), two graders (R8 718 150), two water tankers (R4 943 298) and one fault finding electrical unit (R1 400 000).
During a media briefing, Khalipha said that the municipality is collaborating with law enforcement agencies such as the Hawks and Special Investigation unit (SIU) to investigate fraud and corruption cases.
“This collaboration demonstrates a strong commitment by us to root out wrongdoing within the institution,” says Khalipha.
He has issued an instruction to the municipal manager and other senior officials to assist and collaborate with law enforcement agencies in ensuring that all necessary information and resources are devoted to these investigations.
“To demonstrate the view of the municipality when it comes to corruption, the municipality is willing to explore legal avenues to blacklist contractors and consultants if found guilty for municipal-related projects,” says Khalipha.
