“A ticking time bomb” and “a day of revolution”. That was the dire warning about the 2021 local government elections from political analyst Thabani Khumalo if the new government does not address the lack of basic service delivery. SAElectionResults2019
Durban - “A ticking time bomb” and “a day of revolution”. That was the dire warning about the 2021 local government elections from political analyst Thabani Khumalo on Friday if the new government does not address the lack of basic service delivery.The ANC has - as polling predicted - won KwaZulu-Natal, taking home just over 54% of the votes in the province.
Looking at issues which are of concern to KwaZulu-Natal residents, Khumalo said ongoing protests over the provision of water, electricity and waste services should be an urgent priority for the new government, describing municipalities across KZN as “dysfunctional”. “With 2021 local government elections coming next, these are urgent issues which have to be addressed or that election day could be revolution day. It’s a ticking time bomb,” said Khumalo.
He said the “remarkable” growth in votes for IFP and EFF “has communicated people’s dissatisfaction with politicians, and it’s quite audible. The 2021 local government elections are going to be very interesting”. “These issues need to be confronted and resolved. We take seriously what people are unhappy about,” said Ntuli.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Boksburg residents to brace for 8-hour power outage on Saturday | IOL NewsThe City of Ekurhuleni will on Saturday - the day general election results will be announced - carry out a planned eight-hour electricity power cut.
Read more »
Business Maverick: Wednesday May 8: Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your DayU.S. stocks plunged on President Trump’s tariff threats, and Asian equities are poised to follow. Christine Lagarde finds Trump’s presidential tweets “unfavorable.” And it’s shaping up to be a record year for bond defaults in China. Here are some of the things people in markets are talking about today.
Read more »
Home Affairs to remain open on election dayHome Affairs offices will remain open on Election Day to assist eligible voters to collect their identity documents.
Read more »
2019 ELECTIONS: Explainer: Why politicians may be praying for a sunny day on 8 MayOne of the biggest unknowns as South Africa goes to the 2019 polls is how many registered voters will actually turn up to mark their ballots. With voter apathy believed to be widespread, political parties will be hoping that conditions are as attractive as possible to get people to the booths. One factor that might play a role — weather.
Read more »
Protest reported in CT on election day, cops on high alert across SAOvernight, parts of the N2 outside Plettenberg Bay were closed due to a protest. On Wednesday morning, protesters set tyres alight on Steve Biko Drive near Khayelitsha.
Read more »
#Elections2019: The Google guide to surviving voting day | IOL Business ReportOn 8 May South Africans will again get the chance to exercise their democratic right and vote for the country’s leadership.
Read more »
#SAElections2019: The most important voting day vehiclesFew IEC officials will walk to polling stations. Here are five vehicles which will make South Africa’s elections happen.
Read more »
WATCH: Election Day weather forecastThere is an 80-percent chance of rainfall in parts of the Eastern Cape and Free State provinces.
Read more »
Early protests mark election day in Durban, Plett and KhayelitshaSAElections2019 In Khayelitsha, Cape Town, TrafficSA reported that Swartklip Road was closed between Spine Road and Baden Powell Drive with burning tyres.
Read more »
IEC says it's ready for election day - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it's all systems go for the sixth general elections. More than 22 000 voting stations will open at 7 o'clock Wednesday morning and close at 9 o'clock in the evening.
Read more »