Chairperson, in the local government elections of 2006, the residents of Ward 100 in Johannesburg overwhelmingly voted for the ANC to govern the ward. The ward had experienced the uncaring rule of the DA in the previous five years during which time no delivery had taken place.
Since March 2006 delivery has started to roll out which has had a positive impact on the lives of the residents. In the informal settlement of Zandspruit internal roads are being constructed; solar powered streetlights have been installed; high-mast lighting has been erected; piped water has been installed; an improved refuse collection system is being rolled out; processes for the purchase of additional land are under way and the construction of 500 housing units is due to start in the current financial year.
Residents throughout the ward have expressed both their satisfaction and confidence in the ANC. The progress made in Ward 100 since March 2006 clearly indicates that the ANC's election commitment of, and I quote, "A plan to make local government work better for you" is, indeed, being implemented. I thank you.