The Democratic Alliance in KwaDukuza has vehemently opposed the ANCs proposal for a 4-day holiday in the Drakensberg, masked as a mid-term lekgotla.
It is simply unconscionable that R1,1 million that could have been used for services, will be used to fund this breakaway taking place from 21 January 2025.
While we recognise the need for a review of council’s five-year strategic objective, we cannot agree with public funds being expended in this manner
The DAs proposal to utilise a local venue for the mid-term review was rejected by the ANC, who want to continue plundering funds for the purposes of this breakaway. In addition to a delegation of councillors and an undisclosed number of close protection officers, the proposal calls for 71 municipal officials to attend the session.
Those political parties that voted for the ANC Mayor must be reminded that they are complicit in the plundering of the public purse.
The DA remains steadfast in our view that public funds must be used for the purpose of services to the people of KwaDukuza.