Katutura residents not falling for City’s ‘tricks’

Peaceful demonstration planned for next week
Katutura residents have consulted with experts in preparation of submitting a list of demands next week.
Mariud Ngula
  • 3 Weeks Ago - 2024-04-11 09:10:00
The Katutura Residents Committee (KRC) on Tuesday stuck to its guns, saying they will not fall for the City of Windhoek’s "tricks" following an extension until next month for the registration for debt relief for pensioners’ municipal debt.
Speaking at a media conference, KRC spokesperson Shaun Gariseb said the committee will still proceed with a planned peaceful demonstration on 15 April at the Katutura Customer Care Office to protest the City not adhering to a policy of inclusivity.
Gariseb stressed that while the City extended the deadline for debt relief registrations, "the idea was never to ask for an extension – this is just one of the tricks that the City of Windhoek plays".
“Us in the 50% bracket and those who are rejected pensioners will go to the City of Windhoek and reject that 50%. We will then register for a 100% write-off. On Monday, we will clarify and give our list, together with our demands and an ultimatum, to the City. We have made sure to consult experts in various fields about our reasoning.”
The KRC has urged various high-level officials to attend their demonstration, including auditor general Junias Kandjeke, secretary and CEO of the Namibia Competition Commission Vitalis Ndalikokule, urban and rural development Erastus Uutoni, Anti-Corruption Commission director general Paulus Noa and ombudsman Basilius Dyakugha, as well as the commander of the Katutura police station.
“We expect them to be there with the City of Windhoek CEO, the mayor and their council," said Gariseb.
“They have long taken advantage of us. We will address the issue of RedForce as well – enough is enough,” Gariseb said.