Question NW2785 to the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

(1) With regard to the Eastleigh river flowing through Edenvale within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, (a) who is responsible to ensure that the river is cleared of invasive and/or alien vegetation and debris from the November 2016 flood, (b) why has the responsible authority not fulfilled their legal responsibilities, (c) what penalties can be imposed on the defaulting authority and (d) what action does he intend taking in this regard; (2) Whether the river will be cleared before the spring rains begin; if not why not; if so by what date?