ANC retains Ray Nkonyeni Municipality's ward 28
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has retained Ward 28 in the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality in the by-election held this week.Photo: Phill Magakoe The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has retained Ward 28 in the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality in the by-election held this week.Photo: Phill Magakoe
Durban - The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has retained Ward 28 in the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality in the by-election held this week.
The ward, which was previously represented by the ANC, became vacant following the death of an ANC councillor, Mziwandile Herbert Mncube, in July.
The ward was contested by Victor Bekithemba Zulu of the (ANC), Musawenkosi Collin Xolo of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and Lindeni Goodness Jama of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP).
ANC provincial spokesperson, Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu, said in yesterday’s by-election, the ANC won by 88.35%.
“During the 2017 municipal by-elections the voter turnout was 45.94% and the ANC candidate won the ward with 91.41% of valid votes. Acting in partnership with our communities, the ANC will ensure that the elected councillor hold regular meetings with the community. The ANC has reiterated to its councillors that communication is a vital tool in ensuring that the right kind of service is delivered to the right kind of community,” Simelane-Zulu said.
She said ANC councillors in Ray Nkonyeni Municipality will continue to form partnerships with local businesses in order to create job opportunities. Across the province, reports are coming out that businesses are heeding the call for joint ownership of local economic development in partnership with local municipalities.