Johannesburg transport official quits
2013-02-18 07:33
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Johannesburg - Rehana Moosajee, a member of the Johannesburg
mayoral committee, has resigned, a statement from the mayor's office said on
Sunday.
Moosajee was the MMC of transport in the City of
Johannesburg.
Spokesperson for the mayor's office Fred Makoko said her
resignation takes effect as from 1 March.
"Councillor Moosajee cited personal reasons for her
resignation," said Makoko.
She was selected to serve as the transport MMC in 2006 when
the portfolio was first introduced.
"Under her leadership the City embarked upon
establishing Africa's first Bus Rapid Transport System - Reya Vaya; that is
environmentally friendly and empowers communities and business people from
previously disempowered communities," said Makoko.
"Under her leadership Johannesburg created a transport
system which is the recipient of many awards across the globe [and] it
transports approximately one million passengers a month, and is operated by
among others local taxi drivers and owners."
Executive mayor Parks Tau thanked Moosajee for serving the
city "with diligence and energy".
"She leaves the city with a viable transport system
which she helped transform," he said.
Christine Walters has been appointed to take over Moosajee's
position.
Walters previously served in the mayoral committee as MMC
for community development as well as infrastructure and services.
- SAPA
