COPE raises concerns over violent protests in municipalities

Loyiso Langeni
05 March 2015

The Congress of the People has raised its concerns regarding recent violent protests in the country.

Cope’s Spokesperson Dennis Bloem says the reason for the municipalities finding themselves in this situation where people are protesting for basic service delivery is that people are not paying for rates and taxes.

Bloem says to rescue this crisis is the de-politicisation of local government.

“What is needed is the appointment of qualified professionals to run the administration of municipalities that an open and transparent staff recruitment’ Bloem added.