Councillors in eThekwini express concern about alleged contract and funding management issues involving upgrades to the Old North Coast Road. Multiple reports say the municipality is linked to the diversion of R31 million, which councillors argue should have been directed to critical road improvement work. They question how the funds are handled and whether the shift affects the pace and scope of infrastructure development in the area. The councillors’ criticism focuses on oversight and accountability, suggesting that the diversion raises doubts about the municipality’s planning and procurement practices for the project.
While the reports emphasize the concerns raised by councillors, they do not provide a detailed explanation of the municipality’s rationale for the funding move in the available text. The core point of agreement across the coverage is that the councillors call for clarity on the R31 million reallocation and its implications for road upgrades, framing the issue as part of broader concerns about contract management and the delivery of local infrastructure projects.
