By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Executive Mayor of Tshwane Cilliers Brink has announced the appointment of Jacquie Uys as the new Finance MMC following the resignation of Peter Sutton.
Brink says Sutton leaves the city’s finance portfolio in a better position than before.
This as the city is facing a financial crisis including electricity debt to Eskom, and has been unable to settle a three month wage strike that crippled the city.
Sutton was appointed as MMC for Finance during the most difficult time in the City’s history, the disastrous period of administration coincided with the COVID-19 lockdown.
“It was characterised by a breakdown of internal systems and controls, as well as a collapse in revenue collection, Sutton also oversaw the Tshwane ya Tima campaign, an aggressive drive to collect outstanding revenue owed to the City.” he said
Brink added that he has the fullest confidence in the new finance team under Uys.
“After consultation with the different members of the City of Tshwane multiparty coalition, I have decided to appoint Cllr Jacqui Uys as the MMC for Finance.
“As Chairperson of the Coalition Management Committee since its establishment in 2021, she has played a critical role in holding our coalition together.
“As a member of the Section 79 Oversight Committee on Finance since 2016, she has strong grasp of the policy issues central to the role of the finance portfolio.” he added.
Uys holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree from the North West University and has private sector management experience.