Johannesburg, South Africa (ADV) – The South African government has praised the work done by the outgoing Demarcation Board (MDB).
Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Zweli Mkhize has congratulated the outgoing Chairperson, Jane Thupana, and her fellow Board members, saying that through the support of the MDB amongst other important institutions, the country has overseen five successful local government elections.
“We applaud this important feat. We take this moment to congratulate the outgoing Board for their devoted service through challenging times,” said Minister Mkhize, adding that the outgoing board members have guided the work of this entity to ensure that it deals effectively with disputes that arise as a result of its work.
He further praised the team for ensuring that it plays its role in deepening democracy and citizen participation through robust engagement with all stakeholders with regard to demarcation issues, and through their efforts in reversing the apartheid spatial demarcation patterns.
“The MDB was born out of the mission was to collapse race, class and other prejudicial considerations that informed the configuration of the erstwhile apartheid municipalities. The old municipalities replicated apartheid inequalities in the distribution of resources and provision of services in favour of advantaged communities,” added.
The outgoing members’ term ends tomorrow. The Municipal Demarcation Board was established in terms of Section 3 of the Demarcation Act. Its functions are to determine municipal boundaries and render advisory services in matters provided in the Demarcation Act. The board is appointed by the President.
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