By Nhensani Chauke
A KwaZulu-Natal delegation from the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), led by Provincial Whip, Mzamo Billy, engaged constructively on Tuesday with the executive of the eThekwini Local Municipality, including mayor Cyril Xaba and senior city management.
The meeting was a follow-up to the September 2024 NCOP Provincial Week oversight programme aimed at assessing progress on key public infrastructure projects.
As part of its outcomes, the NCOP welcomed the decision to formally invite all stakeholders involved in the Go!Durban project, including taxi operators, to appear before the Select Committee on Public Infrastructure.
The NCOP delegation said that it would write to the committee chairperson, Frederik Badenhorst, to consider the proposal.
“This initiative seeks to break the current impasse over equity disputes and ensure inclusive participation in shaping the future of public transport in eThekwini. The delegation reaffirmed that delays in the project undermine access and mobility for thousands
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