Mayor strengthens relations with the diplomatic community

Mayor strengthens relations with the diplomatic community

The City must be welcoming and hospital to diplomats to attract tourists and investments, says the mayor.

Ambassadors of different countries in Tshwane have raised concerns about recent troublesome water restrictions and power cuts to their offices.

On Tuesday, the diplomats met with Tshwane mayor Randall Williams to raise their service delivery concerns about recent water restrictions and endless power cuts.

Williams assured the diplomats that his municipality was on top of its game, adding that the metro had refurbished its electrical infrastructure.

“We have refurbished the Bronkhorstspruit and Kosmosdal substations, and soon will refurbish the Soshanguve substation,” he said, adding that the water restrictions were not of their doing but Rand Waters.

“Part of the meeting with the diplomats was to address service delivery concerns and challenges experienced by the diplomatic community.”

Williams said the diplomatic community was important to the metro, adding that they should be treated with the utmost humility and respect.

“We want the diplomats to feel at home in Tshwane so that they may give a good impression of the City and our country when they return home,” the mayor added.

Williams said by being welcoming and hospitable to diplomats would boost not only the tourism sector but also open doors to investment opportunities.

He concluded by thanking members of the coalition government for their commitment in making sure that safety and service delivery in the city remained a priority.

“I want to thank the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency Mr Salih Omar Abdu, together with all the top diplomats that took the time to meet with the City of Tshwane. Our coalition government is committed to enhancing safety and improving services for all Tshwane residents.”

Kind regards

Ald Randall Williams