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Opposition parties react to City of Tshwane 'maintenance partnership' with Afriforum

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The City of Tshwane and AfriForum have signed a memorandum that will see the
lobby group assist the city with issues such as maintenance and community safety.
Mayor Cilliers Brink and the CEO of AfriForum Kallie Kriel cut the grass and
renovated the Furman Park in Valhalla ahead of the announcement on Monday
morning. Brink said the partnership does not mean the city is abandoning the
mission of building a capable state. Phemelo speaks to EFF Tshwane Regional
Secretary, Blessing Mashabela , ANC Greater Tshwane Region Spokesperson,
Bafuze Yabo and ActionSA Tshwane Caucus Spokesperson, Thabang Sebotsane.
7 Mar 2024 12PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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