WHEN the departments of home affairs and social development’s offices were built in the Upper Nseleni area, Ntambanana, northern KZN, residents were happy.
But five years after completion, the offices have still not been opened!
Residents said what angered them more was that no one has given them an explanation as to why the offices have stood empty since they were built in 2011.
Mjabuliseni Sibalukhulu (59) said the only people working at the offices were security guards.
“We were all excited when the offices were built.
“We thought the days of travelling long distances to get help from offices in Melmoth and Mpangeni were over,” said Mjabuliseni.
“We didn’t know that the offices would be left empty.”
Resident Nomasonto Nsele (47) who lives near the offices said: “Every time I look outside after waking up in the morning, I see the offices.
“This is not fair. Government must stop playing with taxpayers’ money.”
Department of social development spokeswoman Ncumisa Ndelu said they had a challenge with water supply.
“We initially had a challenge with electricity but that was later sorted out.
“We are currently dealing with the water issue.
“The municipality cannot provide enough water to enable us to run the offices.
“The leaders of the area had been informed” said Ndelu.
Home affairs spokesman Thabo Mokgola said they would check with the area’s leaders.
He said: “We will deal with the matter.”
