Community activist and aspiring leader Pule Motloung has officially set his sights on becoming the next Ward 4 councillor, promising a leadership style focused on accountability, service delivery and youth empowerment.
Motloung says his decision to run comes from a deep desire to bring the change residents have long been calling for.
“I believe I can bring the better change that the community has been longing for,” said Motloung
Among the biggest challenges facing Ward 4, Motloung highlighted poor infrastructure, including roads, water and electricity issues, as well as the need for good governance and fair distribution of opportunities to all residents.
He believes unemployment and crime can only be tackled through collective effort, particularly by involving young people in finding creative and innovative solutions.
“We need to involve everyone, especially the youth, and also invite big corporates to invest in the ward,” Motloung explained.
To improve service delivery, Motloung plans to establish a strong and functional working committee made up of ward committee members, civil society structures and leaders from different sections of the ward. The structure, he says, will help track and respond to service delivery challenges more effectively.
Youth development also forms a key part of his vision. Within his first 100 days in office, Motloung plans to host a Youth Economic Indaba aimed at building a database of young people with various skills and needs. He believes this will make it easier to connect them with employment and development opportunities as they arise.
He also intends to approach private sector companies to introduce training programmes that will better prepare young people for the workplace.
Motloung says what sets him apart from previous councillors is his passion and commitment to serving the community.
“I’m not motivated by what I will gain from this, but by what I will be able to do for my community,” he said.
On community engagement, he believes meetings should not be held for the sake of appearances, but rather when there is meaningful progress to report. He instead advocates for active working teams that can bring visible and tangible change on the ground.
Addressing infrastructure challenges remains one of his priorities. Motloung says he will put pressure on relevant city agencies to appoint service providers who are committed to serving residents instead of focusing only on profits. He also plans to ensure that community structures are well informed about projects taking place in the ward so they can monitor progress and report poor workmanship when necessary.
He further encouraged residents to actively log service delivery complaints with relevant departments to strengthen accountability and improve follow-up processes.
With a message centred on unity, innovation and active community participation, Motloung hopes to earn the trust of Ward 4 residents ahead of the upcoming local government elections.
