Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP) members from Embo under Ward 8, had a successful peaceful march which was organized by this political party and community members on Thursday 9 September. This March aimed to submit a Memorandum to Ward Councillor, Cllr Marco Mbambo who is the current councillor in this area coming from the African National Congress (ANC).
The convener of MKP Samkelo Sibiya told VM Radio that as MKP at Ward 8, they need answers as soon as possible to Mbambo, and they have given him seven days to respond to questions that are written to the Memorandum.
“Another aim of this march is to get answers regarding service delivery, lack of job opportunities, and community projects that are ongoing in the area. We want to know why our youth is not employed, why there are many water crises in the area, and why is he not calling community meetings to address the community about the ongoing projects in this area such as the building of RDP houses, revamping of Ngwele road which starts at Cotswold Downs to Kwangcolosi.”
Sibisi also shared with VM Radio that only certain people from his party are employed which he explained as wrongdoing.
Cllr Mbambo accepted the memorandum and promised to answer all questions within seven days as requested.
He also mentioned that he was not aware of this meeting but after he was told about it he left everything and came to listen to what members of MKP needed.
The march started at Ethafeni Supermarket to Ebeh Hall where the offices of Cllr Mbambo are located.
“Even though I was not informed about this march I will sign this memorandum because I believe it will show disrespect to you if I don’t accept it because I was not told. Another thing that I want to emphasize, is it is not true that only members of ANC are employed in this ward, I and my committee try by all means to find employment and build RDP houses for all citizens of Ward 8.”