Local elections: KZN political parties debate their way to the top
Political parties have been asked why citizens should trust them.
Nine parties have taken part in an election dialogue currently being hosted by the Democracy Development Program at the Maharani Hotel in Durban.
The ANC's Nontembeko Boyce has promised voters the party will continue to deliver services.
"We are not coming here and saying we are the saints. We are saying we are the party of the people. We will subject ourselves to the correction and direction of the people of KwaZulu-Natal and eThekwini," she said.
DA parliamentary chief John Steenhuisen says their manifesto is not a list of promises but a track record of delivery.
"Where we have governed, we have been able to make a meaningful difference in the lives of ordinary South Africans across the board. DA ru nmunicipalities have unemployment rates way below the national average for unemployment.
"We have the best access to a working, efficient and affordable public transport system," he said.
The IFP’s Joshua Mazibuko says the responsibility of a leader is to serve the people.
"That's why you didn't hear of corruption during the tenure of IFP councillors because they knew that public funds are not for enrichment- they are for serving the people. Secondly, they must trust us because we have a track record that speaks for itself," he said.
The EFF’s Jackie Shandu began by expressing his disappointment that a video of late former President Nelson Mandela was played at the event ahead of Mandela Day on Monday.
"We are in this mess as the most unequal society on the planet because Mandela said it's fine for whites to keep everything that they had acquired illegally through violence. I'm here to debate. I know the issues that I'm here to touch on," he said.
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