Food Parcel Theft Allegations Ignite Tensions In eThekwini Metro

SANDILE MOTHA

THE ETHEKWINI metro has again come under scrutiny and criticism in the manner in which it is handling its food relief programme meant for COVID-19 beneficiaries.

The metro, the largest City in KwaZulu Natal and the third largest city South Africa, is facing fresh allegations after residents of municipal Ward 80 in Umlazi Township raised questions over the disappearance of food vouchers and food parcels, allegedly meant to assist the elderly.

Speaking to Inside Metros, Khulekani Cele, community activist and concerned resident, alleged that the ward councillor was only distributing food parcels to his family and friends.

“We started noticing that something was amiss when food was distributed at night from the councillor’s house. I personally asked why was this not done during the day, but was told the food parcels were meant for ward committee members only,” Cele said.

Cele said as result of the mysterious