MEC urges municipalities to form COVID-19 recovery plans
COGTA KZN is urging all municipalities in the province to draw up post-lockdown recovery plans in their respective jurisdictions.
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Sipho Hlomuka says all 54 municipalities would need to follow a plan when things begin to return to normal for residents and businesses - and current restrictions are lifted.
COGTA spokesperson Senzelwe Mzila says for a COVID-19 free province, KZN needs well-functioning municipalities that stimulate local economies for the benefit of its people and business.
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"The pressure that is faced by various municipalities as a result of the lockdown and some of the measures that have been implemented in the fight against the spread of the novel coronavirus.
"MEC Hlomuka has urged municipalities and the Mayors to think outside the box in finding ways and solutions on how they can still be able to push for economic growth within their municipalities and also to be able to continue to render services to communities."
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