ActionSA Mayoral candidates. From left: Zwakele Mncwango for eThekwini Municipality, Zwe Nxumalo for the Newcastle Local Municipality and Halalisani Ndlovu for KwaDukuza Local Municipality.
Three ActionSA mayoral candidates for KwaZulu-Natal municipalities spoke of their intentions ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections on Saturday.
Zwakele Mncwango was nominated for eThekwini Municipality. He is currently the provincial chairperson of ActionSA. Mncwango said he has a ten-point plan to fix eThekwini. One of them is to insource essential municipal services that won't rely on contractors.
He intends to conduct lifestyle audits on all councillors and protect whistleblowers. He took a swipe at the failed Go! Durban project. He said a summit with all stakeholders and transport experts will be convened within 30 days to identify delays and agree on practical solutions. According to Mncwango, he would not commit further funding until a full audit is conducted. He said public transport is very important.
“Many residents wake up to dry taps, unemployment and crime. I place residents before politics. We will ensure every community receives quality services. Every rand saved from corruption is invested back into the community,” he said.
