Africa-Press – South-Africa. The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal says it cannot comment on whether its members were involved in a violent altercation during a meeting to elect a ward committee for Ward 53 in eThekwini.
On Sunday, a video surfaced on social media showing violent clashes between people in a hall.
When approached for comment on Sunday, ANC KwaZulu-Natal spokesperson Nhlakanipho Ntombela said he could not comment on the video’s content and whether those seen in it were party members.
He directed News24 to eThekwini speaker Thabani Nyawose whose phone went unanswered.
The eThekwini Municipality has, for the past several weeks, prepared itself in gaining support for public participation in the election of ward committees.
All the municipality’s wards participate in the election process. Ward committees do not have legislative powers.
The committees play an advisory role in the council, and their composition reflects the different service delivery portfolios.
According to a press release from the City, some of the portfolios elected included cleansing and solid waste, electricity, water and sanitation, entrepreneurship and small business and health as well as safety and security.
KwaZulu-Natal is known for witnessing violent clashes at political gatherings linked to the ANC.
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