Cllr Zandile Gumede – eThekwini EXCO Member
Rural communities, women and and the youth are close to the heart of re-elected Councillor and Exco member Zandile Gumede. “They need to reap the benefits that we provide. We need to educate them so that they can access these opportunities,” said Gumede, who chairs the Health, Safety and Social Services Committee. “We must not look down on our communities we must support them and help them grow. Door to door visits must be done regularly. We commit to fight corruption and to be honest.” “Service delivery is our priority. People need services out there. We must be honest and transparent about everything we do.”
She encouraged citizens to speak out. “Don’t be scared. Speak to your community and council structures. Let us know what you need.” “I used to lead the Masakhane team in my previous capacity and that gave me a huge insight on how to take care of people.”