Residents of Rehoboth have raised concerns over service delivery, unemployment, infrastructure, crime, and the town's financial situation during a community engagement.

The residents called for improved road maintenance, waste collection, water, and electricity services, while young people requested more employment, skills development, and educational opportunities.

Hardap Governor Riaan McNab said the meeting aimed to give residents an opportunity to voice their concerns and help guide development plans for the town.

He stated that the concerns raised will be compiled into a regional report and referred to the relevant government institutions for further action.

"Our young people, we must join hands. The future of our country is in the hands of the youth. That is where our future lies. They are no longer the leaders of tomorrow; they are the leaders of today."

McNab also confirmed that an independent forensic financial investigation team has been appointed to assess the financial situation of the Rehoboth Town Council.

He urged residents and leaders to work together to address the town's challenges and improve service delivery.

The Mayor of Rehoboth, Jacky Khariseb, said the Town Council remains committed to improving service delivery and ensuring that development projects benefit the people of Rehoboth, acknowledging the challenges facing the town.

"The town is very dirty. There are many dirty towns, and if ours is dirty, there are others that are even dirtier. However, we will not stop; we will continue with the clean-up campaign. The campaign we launched is called 'Clean Where You Live.' You won't believe it, but when we launched it in Block E, while we were cleaning, people were calling us over and saying, 'Come, come. I have a pile of trash and ash in my yard—please throw it away. No council should be expected to clean people's yards. The idea behind the campaign is simple: clean where you live. Clean the area in front of your yard, and the next person will do the same."