The unrest in KZN has proven that when united, there is nothing we can’t overcome!
20 July 2021
Note to editors: Please find attached photographs from the oversight visits here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here and here.
The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal would like to thank all law-abiding South Africans who put up their hands last week to protect their communities, standing up for law and order when the government failed us. You are the true heroes of KZN and true patriots.
The past three days we spent travelling across the province from Durban to Empangeni, Richards Bay and Pietermaritzburg, highlighted the absolute devastation suffered during the anarchy - a total destruction of property and livelihoods. Today, which marks our 4th day, we will be travelling to the South Coast to assess the damage in the area.
All those that were involved in fuelling the protests and looting should hang their heads in shame. This is the month that we should be honouring the legacy of Nelson Mandela. This is surely not what Mandela had envisioned!