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MOSSEL BAY NEWS - The Thusong Centre in Mossel Bay this year, celebrates 8 years of integrated service delivery to the community and have been rewarded for doing so with excellence. Today, 19 November during an outreach event involving the stakeholders working from the centre, appreciation awards were given to those who strengthen the Mossel Bay Municipality’s hand in bringing services closer to the community.
Members of the mayoral committee were among the guests.
Alderman Niklaas Booisen, a member of the newly elected mayoral committee, now serves as the portfolio chairperson for community services. Alderman Dirk Kotzè, newly elected executive mayor, previously filled this position and in his key note speech lauded the Thusong Centre manager, Nombomiso Jika for her commitment to her community in assuring them the service they deserve.
“I have learnt a lot from Mrs Jika, about having excellent relationships. What makes all the difference, is how you treat people. This is also why we have launched the Mossel Bay Cares initiative and it will be a strong guideline for the next five years.” Kotzè said that working closer with all community and religious leaders, is high on the council’s agenda.
He also made the announcement that the new wing at the Thusong Centre, constructed at a cost of R17 million to complete, will soon house the South African Post Office. Kotzè said that this is yet another effort to bring much needed services closer to the community.
Director of Community Services Elize Nel, in her description of the centre’s role in the community, said that is serves as an educational centre and to uplift and inspire the community.
“When a member of the community receive efficient service delivery, it brings joy and stress relief in terms of a problem experienced.” She confirmed that the aim will always be finding more ways for the betterment of services to all communities.
In her summary on what the recipe for success at the Thusong Centre is, Jika highlighted the following aspects – setting goals and pursuing them passionately, teamwork and perpetuating good partnerships.
In closing, Alder lady Venolea Fortuin commended the stakeholders for their cooperation in the level of service delivery. She emphasized how vital this is to the Mossel Bay Municipality and the community they serve.
In doing so, she asked that the human chain be formed before concluding the event. “We need each other to serve the community, just ike the human chain formed here in front of me.”
Photos: Cornelle Carstens
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