Getting to know Daniel Mea

Daniel is your DA candidate. He is a proud resident of Chatsworth for the past 27 years.

He started his career at Reebok South Africa as an Inventory and Stock Controller. He then joined Crown Groups as an Assistant Manager and worked in the Marketing Department.

He is the Chairperson of the Street Committee/Service Delivery Programmes. He is also a member of Chatsworth Child Welfare.

He is currently studying towards a Diploma in Drama/Theatre Production.

He is involved in community work which includes, but is not limited to:

• Joined the DA in 2008,
• Is an activist for 15 years,
• Youth Parliament in 2022.

He enjoys performing in international productions in the entertainment industry, social events, outdoor activities, travelling and creative arts.

• Service delivery: I will work closely with the municipality to ensure that every resident receives only the best services. I will follow up on all complaints that have been reported and give our residents feedback with the outcome. Not one person should be without basic services like water and electricity.

• Illegal dumping and sewage: I will work closely with the municipality and help to get sewage systems repaired to a functioning state. I will monitor refuse collections and follow up with the department where this is not up to standard.

• Unemployment:  I will fight for unemployed residents in the ward, I will fight that all the job opportunities are fairly allocated. I will also focus on skills development.

• Healthcare: I will work closely with the health department to ensure that all our residents receive the best healthcare. I will have meetings with the stakeholders to see how we can improve our health care facilities.

• Housing: Housing is a major concern in the ward and I will work closely with the relative departments and raise all the concerns with them. I will keep our residents updated on the progress and outcome.