National Treasury must fast track the process of granting funds to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Municipality to be used in the eradication of the demeaning bucket system in Walmer Township, Port Elizabeth.
IFP Spokesperson on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Peter Smith MP said, "The Bucket system is an insult to Walmer residents after 18 years of democracy. These residents have never ever tasted the fruits of democracy; their government has neglected them. Government must provide basic services to all residents. This situation is totally inhumane and requires urgent redress."
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