Persistent power cuts and cable theft in the Waltloo Industrial Zone in Silverton, east of Tshwane, could lead to the shedding of hundreds of jobs.
This emerged during high level talks between the City of Tshwane mayor Solly Msimanga and local business operators.
City mayor, Solly Msimanga, says the council has set aside budget for infrastructural development of the Waltloo, Ekandustria and the Hammanskraal Industrial Zones to restore investor confidence.
“We have over R600 million that is put aside for Industrial Zones – which will include Babelegi – with regard to what myself and the Premier are trying to resolve. The industrial zone which is in Nkangala also has the issues which we have now finally resolved with the Mpumalanga government, and also Waltloo and including other small industrials including your Ga-Rankuwa Industrial area.”
