Staff Reporter
Two senior African National Congress (ANC) councillors in eThekwini have allegedly said that national laws and municipal bylaws should be suspended over the festive season to allow people to “have a good time”.
According to the Democratic Alliance in eThekwini, the alleged comments were made during a recent meeting of the city’s executive committee.
Councillor Nkosenhle Madlala, chairperson of the Governance and Human Capital Committee and a former acting mayor, allegedly said that the KwaZulu-Natal department of transport and human settlement’s anti-drunk driving operations “dampen” festivities and may deter visitors.
Councillor Thembo Ntuli, chairperson of the Economic Development and Planning Committee and ANC regional deputy chairperson, allegedly “questioned the relevance of trading hours and noise control bylaws during the festive season,” the DA said.
Ntuli also allegedly suggested that the laws be relaxed or ignored to “stimulate tourism”, saying that many people only begin socialising late at night.
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