The committee is expected to meet with leaders of the Alex Total Shutdown Movement who had organised recent protests in the township.
JOHANNESBURG – The inter-ministerial committee appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa to deal with service delivery grievances in Alexandra is expected to visit the area on Wednesday morning.
Residents, who have been demanding better services and strong action against crime, snubbed Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba earlier this month, a few days after Ramaphosa addressed them.
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