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We will continue to hold mining companies and relevant government departments accountable to ensure that a proper rehabilitation of former mining towns takes place as provided for by the law.

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: We are pleased to report that after an intervention by the Office of Chair of Chairs there is action take to rescue Slovoville Primary School from ruins and most importantly to save the lives of pupils and teachers who for years were placed at danger by a massive dam resulting from mining operations.

The dam has caused untold damage to the classrooms and sports facilities.

We have received cooperation from the mining company responsible who have reached started operations to drain out water.

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: The Chair of Chairs in the City of Joburg Cllr Lloyd Phillips handed over vegetable packs to the elderly at the Donovan McDonald old Age Home earlier in Roodepoort, Region C.

Cllr Phillips visited the facility ahead of the Christmas break to celebrate with the elderly.

Most importantly the office of the Chair of Chairs offered an update on maintenance issues that were raised by the elderly during an oversight conducted in May.

: Stakeholder engagement spearheaded by the Office of the Chair of Chairs COJ-Chair of Chairs and the office of the Joburg Ombudsman ombudsman under way.

The other key role players include the Department of Mineral Resources, The SAPS, Riverlea Mining Forum, City of Joburg Department of Human Settlements.

The continous engagement aims to derive lasting solutions to solve the ongoing issues of arising from illegal mining in Riverlea.

This initiave started in March where the office of the Chair of Chairs, the Ombudsman and Riverla mining forum conducted an oversight to determine the socio-economic challenges associated with illegal mining.

The ultimate goal is to create a blue print of resolving issues caused by illegal mining that could be implemented across the City.

: We are pleased with the election of Cllr Margaret Arnolds as Speaker of the City of Joburg Council.

Her work in council and service to the communities of Johannesburg bears bears testament to her commitment.

We wish her all best in this position. Lloyd Phillips

Lloyd Phillips

: We will convene a seminar to discuss the role of Section 79 Committees and explore ways of strengthening oversight in a dynamic Local Government Sphere.
We have invited numerous role players including:
City of tshwane
City of Ekurhuleni,
University of Johannesburg
South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
and
Gauteng Provincial Legislature

: Last week I went to Slovoville Primary School to conduct an oversight visit accompanied by members of Section 79 Committee. The School build in 2014 is now flooded by waste water allegedly caused by the mining activity nearby as eNCA 's Sondri Naidoo reports.

Local ward councilor said the situation has led to puipls and teachers failing ill.

We are going to ensure that we follow up and bring all necessary role players in our next visit.

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: I had the opportunity to address a women’s gathering this morning in Claremont about the City’s striders to open up economics opportunities for women and to reaffirm our commitments.

: Good afternoon Joburgers. I will be on Power 987 this evening to discuss efforts to curb illegal mining following last week's stakeholder Forum. We hosted various role places including the Public Protector , SAPS, The City's Public Safety, Human Rights Commission and many other.

: on the sidelines on the Stakeholder Forum to discuss solutions to resolve illegal mining issues in Riverlea the Office of the Chair of Chairs have awarded a certificate of recognition to the Riverlea Mining Forum for outstanding contribution in their community.

: It’s all systems go. This morning we will hosts Stakeholder forum to resolve illegal mining issues in Riverlea . We have invited ’ Ombudsman, office of PublicProtector, SAPS, Joburg Public Safety, Department of Mineral Resources and Energy and many other role players

: Today I engaged with informal traders In Diepsloot in a bid to resolve the delay in the rolling out of informal trader permits. We will escalate the issues to the executive to respond to ensure that we formalise this sector and create a conducive environment.

: winners of the anti- drug use drawing project in Riverlea. We are committed to building ; our children are an important part of our mission

: Building Good communities take initiative. We are keeping the kids off the streets this holidays. A painting competition is under in Riverlea. As the Good Party in Joburg are committed to the development and education of our children

: We are in Riverlea this morning on an anti-drug campaign while we also sign up members to help us build .

: We are at Brixton Multi-Purpose Centre for a dialogue to shine the spotlight on people with disabilities.

We are here tomorrow 👇

: This morning section 79 Chairpersons are attending strategic planning session at Roodepoort Theatre.This session are important to ensure the chairperosn carry out the mandate of Government of Local Unity together with mayoral priorities.