The DA says its vision for KwaNdengezi remains alive

WARD councillor contender in the just-concluded Local Government Elections, Kwanele Ngcobo of the DA, has expressed a firm commitment to the KwaNdengezi area, stating that he harbours grand aspirations for the community, primarily focused on driving change and improving the lives of its residents. Ngcobo is the first representative of the party to contest a council seat in Ward 12, KwaNdengezi.

Although Ngcobo was unsuccessful in his bid for the council seat, he remains undeterred and intends to continue his efforts to uplift the KwaNdengezi area.

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“Even though the DA did not win in KwaNdengezi, my commitment to this community remains unshaken. We want to see this area progress, succeed, and for its people to have a bright future. I grew up here; I attended Bhongo Primary School and later Ndengetho High School, and today I am a businessman. I have travelled extensively, yet I am always struck by the fact that, upon my return to KwaNdengezi, the area remains unchanged. That is why I believe we must bring about change in our community,” Ngcobo explains.

Ngcobo says he is currently working diligently to encourage people to establish businesses, as he himself is in the process of launching ventures in KwaNdengezi. He explains that the businesses he intends to establish will be capable of generating their own economic value, which will be of great benefit to the local community.

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“I am going to start a few businesses here. Furthermore, I am reaching out to fellow entrepreneurs I know, encouraging them to come to KwaNdengezi and invest, because there are genuine opportunities in this area. Why are we doing this? We want the people of KwaNdengezi to be employed so that we can combat poverty. Employment addresses many issues such as destitution, crime, domestic violence, and drug abuse,” he continued.

Ngcobo noted that, given the DA’s position as the third-largest party and an opposition force, their plans include ensuring that the elected councillor does not engage in partisan hiring practices within the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). He further mentioned that another key priority on their agenda is the development of sports in the area, as this serves as an effective tool in the fight against drug abuse and crime prevalent in the community.

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