MOSSEL BAY NEWS FLASH - Africa News Network7 (ANN7) presenter, Audrey Chimwanda, yesterday afternoon hosted representatives of 5 political parties in a debate that was recorded for television.
All of the registered political parties contesting the local government elections on 3 August had the opportunity to present their manifestos and to field questions from the audience.
The opposition parties were highly critical of the ruling Democratic Alliance (DA), represented by the mayoral candidate, Councillor Harry Levendal. Levendal is the current executive deputy mayor.
Most of the questions centered on service delivery issues with electricity, water supply, refuse removal and the provision of housing raised as matters of serious concern. Allegations of disparity in the provision of services were loudly supported by the lively audience.
The sudden resignation of municipal manager Dr Michele Gratz was also discussed and opposition parties voicing their unhappiness with the manner in which it was dealt with.
It was the fifth Town Hall Debate hosted by ANN7 in the run-up to the elections and the first in the Western Cape.
Africa News Network7 (ANN7) presenter, Audrey Chimwanda, yesterdau afternoon hosted representatives of 5 political parties in a debate that was recorded for television. Photo: Nickey le Roux
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