Masina’s Bold Plans To Rebuild A People-Centered, Post-COVID Economy in Ekurhuleni

REBECCA HAYNES|

CITY Of Ekurhuleni mayor Mzwandile Masina has made economic recovery as one of his key priorities to counter the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Masina also used his last State of the City Address in the chamber to also reflect on achievements of the past five years.

He was elected as the new mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni in 2016 – and his term comes to an end later this year during the 2021Local Government Elections.

Not only does the current administration’s term of office come to a close soon, but this is also the 20^th anniversary of the forming of the city.

Key sectors among his economic recovery plan include agriculture and manufacturing projects aimed at creating job and empowerment opportunities.

These projects include the 30-year Aerotropolis Master Plan, ACSA expansion, developments along the R21 Corridor that since 2016 has already seen an R800-million