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- The Pretoria High Court has given Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya and City Manager Johan Mettler one month to fix the Tshwane Fresh Produce Market or face jail time.
- The City was found guilty of contempt for failing to repair the market despite an R18 million budget.
- Moya says the City will work with stakeholders to restore the facility and grow its role in the agricultural sector.
The Pretoria High Court has given Tshwane Executive Mayor Nasiphi Moya and City Manager Johan Mettler 30 days to fix the Tshwane Fresh Produce Market or face imprisonment.
The court found the City of Tshwane guilty of contempt for failing to repair the market despite having an allocated budget of R18 million. The City had initially agreed to implement the upgrades in 2022, but has yet to fulfil its commitment.
In response to the ruling, Moya expressed the City’s intention to comply fully with the court’s requirements.
“Our focus will be on delivering sustainable improvements that benefit all market users. The Institute for Market Agents of South Africa (IMASA) is a critical stakeholder and partner in achieving these goals. We want to work constructively with IMASA, market traders, and other stakeholders to address the issues raised and restore the market to its rightful place as a leading agricultural hub,” Moya said.
She added that the Fresh Produce Market is one of the city’s most valuable assets, playing a central role in the agriculture and agro-processing sectors.
“Our vision is to expand trading space, improve operational efficiency, grow market share, and integrate emerging farmers into the formal value chain,” she said.
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