PETE Graham has parted ways with the Democratic Alliance (DA) after resigning at the weekend.
The decision now means Graham is no longer councillor for the area, confirmed DA Constituency Head for North Durban, Dean Macpherson.
“Pete Graham resigned on Sunday as member of the Democratic Alliance and therefore as the councillor for ward 110,” Macpherson said.
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The party has yet to name an acting councillor to stand in Graham’s absence. It is understood by-elections for Ward 110 are set to take place next year.
Following his resignation, Graham has now taken up a position as the interim KZN Provincial Exec of the ActionSA political party.
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