ActionSA Calls the City of Johannesburg to Pay Service Providers Within Agreed Timelines
Joint Press Statement by Cllr Mpumi Edward and Steven Nkonyeni
ActionSA S79 Chairperson for Finance and ActionSA CoJ Finance Whip
ActionSA has noted with grave concern the manner in which the City of Johannesburg is treating its service providers. Debt Collectors and Contractors have not been paid for an extended period; this compromises service delivery.
Whilst we appreciate the efforts by the executive to mitigate service delivery, it is imperative that the City meets its contractual obligation with service providers.
The City of Johannesburg’s target is to pay service providers within 30 days. However, there are accounts that are over 365 days.
Residents of Johannesburg are beginning to see some progress in terms of service delivery, and the City cannot risk having disgruntled service providers.
When addressing this matter, ActionSA urges the city to pay closer attention to City Power and Pikitup contractors; they are among those who have been waiting for their payment for far too long.
We reiterate our call to abolish tenders especially for services that can be done internally. The City must start moving away from outsourcing and embrace the concept of insourcing.
ActionSA we will continue engaging with the relevant departments to ensure that this matter is resolved.
ActionSA Calls the City of Johannesburg to Pay Service Providers Within Agreed Timelines