BNC#8: Melanie Veness Q&A - Broken governance, business fightback, and a city’s last chance...

BNC#8: Melanie Veness Q&A - Broken governance, business fightback, and a city’s last chance...

Author: BizNews April 8, 2026 Duration: 35:45
Pietermaritzburg stands at a crossroads. Melanie Veness paints a stark picture of governance failure, economic strain, and post-riot trauma - yet resilience runs deep. From crumbling infrastructure to bold private-sector action, the city’s future hinges on leadership, accountability, and smart investment. As political uncertainty looms in KZN, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Will voters drive meaningful change, or deepen the crisis? Amid the chaos, one truth emerges: South Africa’s recovery will depend on empowered communities and businesses stepping up where the state has fallen short.

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