Mtubatuba’s Political Maturity Breaks Barriers | Johannesburg News

In Mtubatuba, KwaZulu-Natal, political maturity is turning the tide after years of chaos and instability. Despite a history of violence and frequent provincial takeovers since 2011, the municipality is now thriving under a four-year coalition of IFP, ACDP, and DA—with no signs of political intolerance. The mayor and municipal manager, both in their fourth year, credit cooperation for this progress. Still, challenges remain: only three out of 23 wards pay rates, forcing heavy reliance on government grants due to high unemployment. To rebuild, they’re courting investors, building a new shopping center and truck stop, and finally securing land for a long-awaited hospital—transforming a broken system into one that’s finally working. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ff21b5718d3003c2