Ward committee elections loom
Have a say about what happens in your ward, join a committee this Sunday.
THE ward committee elections will take place this Sunday, 20 November. Ward committees are 10 member committees who sit with the councillor on a monthly basis, where issues affecting the community are raised. Service delivery, roads, water, crime, economic development, the youth and elderly and all spheres of a ward are discussed.
According to uMhlanga councillor, Heinz de Boer, the committee is an ideal opportunity for someone who has the best interests of the community at heart to give their input.
“A stipend of R1000 is paid to each member by the City each month, and training is given to the members. The quorum for elections to take place is 100 people. Ward committees are not political bodies. They are chaired by the Ward Councillor and are advisory committees.You must be a registered voter at the following voting stations to stand for election,” he said.
Residents must take their ID book or Smart ID and contact their councillors for election times and details.
What you need to know:
Councillor Heinz de Boer: 083 355 2343. Ward committee election set for Atholton Primary. (Areas include uMhlanga, La Lucia, Glenashley, Prestondale and Upper uMhlanga).
Councillor Shaun Ryley: 083 974 3500. Ward committee election set for Chelsea Chelsea Prep Northway Campus. (Areas include Athlone, Beachwood, Prospect Hall, Durban North, Umgeni Park and Parkhill).
Councillor Pete Graham: 082 881 0082. Ward committee election takes place at Rinaldo Road Park. (Areas include Glen Anil Glenhills, Sunningdale, Mount Moriah, Mount Royal, Corovoca and Khabazela).
Councillor Bobby Maharajh: 082 374 5128. Ward committee election takes place at Greenwood Park Primary School. (Areas include Kenville, Greenwood Park, Effingham, Red Hill, Avoca and Briardene).
