According to the departmental spokesperson, Tumelo Marupeng, on Monday 12 December 2022, the Cogta MEC Nono Maloyi handed over 1700 title deeds as part of the department’s commitment to making sure that a serious backlog on the delivery of title deeds and housing delivery is achieved. In his statement, Maloyi dismissed allegations that were made by the Democratic Alliance suggesting that the handover of title deeds in Ditsobotla was a way of using state resources to buy votes.

“The department therefore would like to dismiss all the unfounded allegations by the DA, trying to score cheap political points by criticising the service delivery venture, which will continue to change the lives of the people of Ditsobotla and the rest of the province. This is indeed disappointing that such criticism can come at this juncture where the district development model is specific on the delivery of integrated services to communities,” said Maloyi.

Meanwhile, Marupeng stated that with only 14 days in office as an MEC, Maloyi has committed to working around the clock to address service delivery issues in all municipalities and ensure that all the reported backlogs are addressed.

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Between 14 000 and 17 000 people are expected to cast their votes in the much-anticipated by-elections in the Lichtenburg-based Ditsobotla Local Municipality on Wednesday. Of the 71 000 registered voters, a little over 8000 were approved for special voting on Tuesday. 

The Economic Freedom Fighters President, Julius Malema, has encouraged residents in the area of Ditsobotla to vote. This was during his mini-rallies in the area on Sunday.

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