The eThekwini Municipality's council meeting ended in an argument between the DA and ANC after discussions around the appointment of non-executive directors to the Durban International Convention Centre and Durban Marine Theme Park.
The ANC in eThekwini accused the DA of being a racist party after the appointment of non-executive directors drew sharp criticism and allegations of jobs for pals at a council meeting in Durban on Friday.
The meeting ended with a scuffle when a DA member approached the ANC benches. The heated argument between both parties had been boiling over after several remarks were made during the meeting, including a councillor calling another “stupid”.
The final argument broke out while councillors were approving the appointment of Thinta Cibane, Dr Pritish Dala, Lwazoluhle Kleinbooi, and Thulisa Ndlela to serve as non-executive directors of Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC), trading as Durban International Convention Centre, for three years, from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2029.
Before this item was discussed, the DA questioned the appointment of Diane Hoorzuk, Nompumelelo Mabaso, Suren Maharaj, Dr William Mapena, Prince Mthembu, Mbali Myeni, Sihle Ndlovu, and Dr Brandon Pillay to serve as non-executive directors of the Durban Marine Theme Park (DMTP) for three years.
