The Department of Social Development in the OR Tambo District has actually closed the Mthatha and Mqanduli service workplaces due to a break out of snakes and reptiles.
This was verified
by the representative for Department of Social Development in OR Tambo District,
Nomasakhe Nonxuba.
According to her, these break outs have actually been triggered by old
facilities of the structures.
“Mqanduli Service Office has actually been closed in
2019 and Mthatha Service Office in April 2023. There are alternative
plans and settlements in between the department and the King Sabatha
Dalindyebo (KSD) Local Municipality for sharing of workplaces in Mqanduli as the
long-term task is still underway.
“In Mthatha Service Office, the Social
Workers are sharing workplaces in Botha Sigcawu Building as the conversations with
the Department of Public Works to transfer to KD Building are still being
talked about,” said Nonxuba.
She included that the department has actually already done
procurement for snake catchers, anti-snake chemicals and bush cutters.
Nonxuba
said in the meantime individuals who require social employees need to go to Botha Sigcawu
Building on the 10th flooring, workplace number 12 and need to call 047 531
3093.
“People can likewise call Beauty Mavumengwana on 063 685 7119 for Mqanduli
Service Office or Mthatha Service Office call Akhona Magwentshu on 066 412 8768.
The department wants to communicate apologies to all impacted customers for the
trouble triggered.”
PROVIDED BY DSD