‘Are you the messiah?’ EFF’s Hlengiwe Mkhaliphi puts DA on the spot over eThekwini promises
From accusations of failing black communities in Cape Town to a fiery row over security guards and workers’ rights, the DA and EFF clashed over who should take responsibility for eThekwini’s problems as the local government elections approach.
By Xolile MtembuSouth Africa
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The gloves came off at the IOL eThekwini Town Hall Debate as EFF mayoral candidate Hlengiwe Mkhaliphi challenged the DA’s record in Cape Town, while Alicia Kissoon fired back over informal settlements, budget accountability and the insourcing of municipal workers.
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- 40 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 21, 2026
- Byline
- Xolile Mtembu
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- IOL