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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 87118, member: 27"] Floodwater tearing through Hilton driveways just turned a routine road upgrade into a political headache for uMngeni’s Democratic Alliance leadership. Hilton residents slam road project [LIST] [*]Homeowners in Hilton accuse uMngeni Local Municipality of botched resurfacing. [*]Workers stripped tar and carved trenches that redirect rain into yards. [*]The Wesson family says runoff erodes soil and threatens their foundations. [*]Neighbours report unfinished patches, dust clouds, and slippery chaos. [/LIST] Mayor Chris Pappas faces backlash [LIST] [*]Democratic Alliance Mayor Chris Pappas is accused of dismissing complaints. [*]Residents claim letters and meetings were met with intimidation. [*]Former DA voters say they feel brushed off before elections. [*]Critics argue his response lacked urgency about flood risks. [/LIST] Municipality promises to fix drainage [LIST] [*]uMngeni Local Municipality blames heavy rain and aging underground systems. [*]Officials insist crews will refill trenches and restore tar. [*]Spokesperson says improved stormwater drains are part of the plan. [*]Leaders highlight past service gains like pothole repairs and cleaner streets. [/LIST] Political stakes rise in KwaZulu-Natal [LIST] [*]uMngeni covers Howick, Mpophomeni, and Hilton in scenic KwaZulu-Natal. [*]The Democratic Alliance took control in 2021, ending the long ANC dominance. [*]Chris Pappas became the province’s first DA mayor at age 34. [*]Upcoming local elections could hinge on service delivery trust. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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