The African National Congress (ANC) has issued a directive for KwaDukuza mayor Muzi Ngidi and his deputy Njabulo Cele to repay a portion of funds to the municipality. This significant order comes after the two officials had been in office for a scandal-ridden period of eight months. The decision by the ANC marks a notable development in the political landscape of the KwaDukuza local municipality, situated on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast.

Opposition parties within the KwaDukuza local municipality have publicly welcomed the ANC's move to recall both Mayor Ngidi and Deputy Mayor Cele. Their departure follows a controversial tenure, characterized by various scandals, which ultimately led to the ANC's intervention and the subsequent order for financial restitution to the municipal coffers.