The Umngeni mayor said the ANC's behaviour wasn't surprising, given recent polls placed them in a weakened spot ahead of the general elections
Umngeni mayor Chris Pappas greets a woman and her child at the KwaMevana NPO, where support materials were handed over. Photo supplied
The ANC in KZN has accused Pappas of using his mayoral position to ensure that an organisation linked to someone close to him received funding from the municipality.“The fact that they are content with just spreading these baseless rumours without providing evidence proves that they are merely politicking — they are desperate to claw [back] some support following a series of KZN by-election losses.
Pappas, who a week ago was announced as the DA Premier candidate for next year’s general elections, questioned the timing of the claims by Mchunu, who has since lodged a complaint with the Office of the Public Protector. ANCYL provincial task team spokesperson, Sithembiso Ndlovu, on Sunday afternoon confirmed that the protest march had been postponed to Thursday.
“The organisers of the event have been advised of the illegality of their actions. uMngeni Law Enforcement, SAPS, private security, and community policing structures have an operational plan for the day and are prepared to handle any illegal activity that may take place.
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