eThekwini mayoral candidates promise faster business approvals and tougher accountability

Ahead of Wednesday’s local government elections, mayoral candidates from ActionSA, the DA, the EFF, the IFP and the MK Party are pledging to cut administrative delays and improve support for businesses in eThekwini. Their proposals include digital application tracking, dedicated business support offices, published processing times and performance targets for municipal officials. ActionSA candidate Zwakele Mncwango has proposed measurable approval standards and a business facilitation unit to help investors, small businesses and township enterprises. The parties differ on how businesses should be prioritised and how municipal departments should be held accountable.