# uMngeni Local Municipality mayor Chris Pappas says rural economic development must be prioritised in KwaZulu-Natal ahead of the upcoming local government elections. Speaking at the DA congress in Johannesburg, Pappas highlighted infrastructure, agriculture, and service delivery as key drivers of job creation in KwaZulu-Natal. He adds that the DA aims to expand its model of governance to more municipalities in the province.
Pappas calls for enhanced rural economy ahead of local elections