Don't waste millions on charm offensive when you can fix the city, ratepayers tell eThekwini mayor

Proposal to spend R9m for public service delivery engagements voted for by 92 councillors but 80 against it

31 August 2023 - 22:18 By LWAZI HLANGU

eThekwini ratepayers have lambasted a decision by the municipality to spend millions to let the mayor go on a charm offensive through several imbizos and civic functions aimed at engaging citizens about their plans. ..

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