F/town CBD vendors plead for alternative market
Saturday, January 27, 2024 | 120 Views |
Demolition of the market place PIC: LESEDI MKHUTSHWA
It was a heartbreaking scene as the vendors in the CBD market place watched in despair as the city's bulldozers demolished their stalls and shops.
Some vendors expressed their frustration and anger at the situation, while others simply stood in shock.
More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...