Question NW1537 to the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
09 May 2023 - NW1537
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether, in light of the substantial costs associated with cable theft, she will furnish Ms H Ismail with (a) a detailed breakdown of the financial burden borne by each municipality in each province for the replacement of stolen cables, on (i) a monthly basis and (ii)(aa) for the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2023 and (b) how do the specified expenses impact the overall budget and priorities of the affected municipalities?
Reply:
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs does not maintain the data that the honorable member requested regarding the cost incurred by each municipality in each province to replace wires that have been stolen.
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