DA unveils six Eastern Cape mayoral candidates
Kouga is the only municipality in the Eastern Cape where the DA has outright majority.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced six candidates for the mayoral positions in the Eastern Cape ahead of the upcoming Local Government Elections in November. In Nelson Mandela Bay, the party emphasizes "professionalizing the municipal administration" as a key aspect of their campaign. Meanwhile, candidates in other municipalities are prioritizing investment, job creation, basic services, and infrastructure development.
Despite their confidence in securing outright majorities, the DA remains committed to addressing the challenges faced by the municipalities they aim to lead. In Nelson Mandela Bay, candidate Retief Odendaal highlights the impact of vacant senior management positions, stating that the city has experienced a state of paralysis due to the absence of leadership, including the city manager.
With nine executive director positions currently vacant, this situation negatively affects both service delivery and the local economy. Kouga stands out as the only Eastern Cape municipality where the DA enjoys an outright majority. Current Kouga mayor Hattingh Bornman acknowledges past achievements but remains focused on improvement.
He emphasizes the importance of investor confidence in the municipality, stating that a stable DA government can foster an environment conducive to economic growth and attract big businesses. As part of his priorities for the upcoming term, Bornman intends to invest in the industrial development zone in Humansdorp.
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