On Monday, 10 February 2025, the Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng Leader of the Official Opposition, Solly Msimanga MPL, DA Gauteng Thembisa South Political Head, Refiloe Nt’sekhe MPL, and DA Thembisa South Councillors, Mabekenyane Thamahane, Bongani Nkosi and Hector Bogopane, will lay a complaint against the Ekurhuleni Department of Water and Sanitation to the South Africa Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for the non-payment of toilets suppliers at Ekurhuleni informal settlements.
The Ekurhuleni Department of Water and Sanitation has not been consistent in paying portable “bucket” toilets suppliers. Consequently, the suppliers are struggling to maintain the toilet facilities, leaving residents without access to sanitation. This situation has caused frustration among the suppliers, who are contemplating withdrawing their services from Ekurhuleni altogether. Such an outcome would be catastrophic for the residents of these informal settlements, who depend on these portable toilets.
During the meeting with the SAHRC, the DA Gauteng delegation will submit a letter of complaint requesting urgent intervention to stop the department from violating the people of Ekurhuleni’s right to access sanitation services.
The media is invited to attend, and there will be an opportunity for interviews and photographs.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: Monday, 10 February 2025
Time: 10h00
Meeting point: Forum 3, Braampark Office Park, Braamfontein, Johannesburg.