Councillor expresses disappointment in Rehoboth community collecting drought relief

Rehoboth West Urban constituency councillor Harald Kambrude has expressed disappointment in the manner in which community members collect drought relief aid.

He said this on Friday after the Urban West Constituency Office handed out drought relief.

Kambrude said he is disappointed with the behaviour of some community members when they collect their packs. He said some are rude, drunk and swear at him.

“It is very sad to see how our people are acting when they come to collect drought relief. Honestly, it gets worse than a kindergarten here. Some of the people are very disrespectful. My late mother would even be swore at,” he said.

Kambrude urged community members to adhere to the rules of the programme at all times.

“We registered more than 3 000 people, but we don’t get that amount of packs at once. Those names not on the list now, will get next time. People of Rehoboth, please, let’s work together so we can make things easier for one another,” he said.

“Many people have come to complain to me about some people selling their food. The food is not meant for selling, but to help people in difficult times. If I discover this, I would take the food from the person who bought it and remove the beneficiary’s name from the list,” he said.

Kambrude said many people are dishonest when they register.

“I personally know of incidents when a husband and wife would both register and even come collect their packs together. We have no other choice but to give them because both their names are on the list. Such behaviour is not good, because this causes people who really need the food to not get,” he said.

Kambrude also expected disappointment in some political parties who campaign while drought relief food is being given out.

“Political parties would come here in their different clothing and cars. This it is not right. It is embarrassing for leadership of political parties to have such manners. When I spoke to one of them,” he said.

Kambrude further urged members of the community to consult the office to get the correct information instead of spreading untrue rumours.

“It is disappointing how people would complain and spread false information instead of making sure with our office. . . Let us stop spreading information that is not true,” he said.