Communities urged to help reconfigure Ward boundaries
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Since April 25, the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) has been accepting public input as part of consultations to redraw ward boundaries ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. eThekwini Municipality recently reminded residents that the final round of submissions about ward demarcation will close on July 11.
Many Athlone Park residents that the SUN spoke to expressed unhappines because they feel snubbed by the ward's councillor. The ward also includes Ezimbokodweni and Ezimangweni.
MDB's acting chairperson, Dr Matheakuena Mohale, said that as the process concludes, all citizens are urged to participate by submitting their proposals.
'We thank the public and all key stakeholders for their involvement in this important and inclusive process, which forms part of preparations for free and fair Local Government Elections,' said Mohale.
After reviewing all submissions, the MDB will publish a second draft set of Wards in the provincial gazette. At that stage, the public will have 14 days from the publication date in the provincial gazette to submit objections. This phase is scheduled to take place in late July or August.
The public can make their proposals regarding Ward demarcations using the prescribed forms available from Ward councillors' offices and the MDB website www.demarcation.org.za. Completed forms can be sent to: [email protected].
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