From left: Resident Joel Makhanya, DA official Haniff Hoosen, Minister of Public Works Dean Macpherson, and Ashnee Ramdass, a concerned resident, at a community meeting in Verulam, north of Durban.

Residents of Trenance Park near Verulam told the DA they were tired of empty promises and the high cost of living.

The DA welcomed prominent members from key political parties in Verulam on Saturday.

Joel Makhanya, 59, a concerned resident, grew up in the area and had witnessed stagnant growth and lack of service delivery.

Makhanya complained about nepotism and limited entrepreneurship opportunities for those who have small businesses.