NP WELCOMES COMMITMENT TO SINGLE ELECTION DAY IN KWAZULU-NATAL

DURBAN Sept 21 Sapa

The National Party in KwaZuluNatal welcomed the provincial 
government's commitment to holding local government elections on a 
single day in March next year.

The NP warned, however, in a statement that a final date needed
to be decided as soon as possible.

"KwaZulu-Natal cannot afford any more uncertainty, as it only
destabilises the province further."

Local government anappealed for a
single voting day for the province during a recent meeting with
Constitutional Affairs Minister Roelf Meyer. It transpired,
however, that a new date would only be discussed on October 13.

"This seems to be an unnecessary delay which certainly
nullifies attempts to gain time to iron out problems which are
causing the delay in the first place," the NP said.

The NP also emphasised that broad consultation was needed with
regard to election issues, and in particular that traditional
leaders should be consulted.