Matatiele Local Municipality Engages Stakeholders on Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak
“Injected animals must not be slaughtered or consumed for at least three weeks, as failure…
Matatiele Local Municipality Engages Stakeholders on Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak
“Injected animals must not be slaughtered or consumed for at least three weeks, as failure to observe this period could make people sick.” The Matatiele Local Municipality on Tuesday convened a stakeholder engagement session at the New Council Chambers to address the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the area. The meeting brought…
Opposition Parties Slams ANC’s Appointment of Acting Municipal Manager
“There is no case where a secondment of an official between two municipalities is illegal.” Opposition parties in Matatiele Local Municipality has expressed frustration and disappointment over the appointment of a new acting Municipal Manager (MM) Nokhayo Qaba-Zembe. The newly appointed acting MM, who is the Senior Manager: Special Programmes and Communication at Umzimvubu Local…
EFF Matatiele Sub-region Reaffirms Commitment to Quality Education
“The EFF is the leader of the society we create and others follow”. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Matatiele Sub-region has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that all learners have access to quality education. This is in line with the party’s founding manifesto, which lists “Free quality education, healthcare, houses, and sanitation” as one of…
DA Questions NFP’s Motive Behind GPU Withdrawal
According to the statement issued by the DA, the Democratic Alliance KwaZulu-Natal (DA KZN) has taken note of the National Freedom Party’s (NFP) decision to withdraw from the Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) in KZN. While the DA respects the NFP’s prerogative, it questions the motive behind this decision. The DA is aware that the…
“There is One ANC in Kokstad” says SRTT
In a show of unity and commitment to taking the ANC back to the people, the ANC Kokstad Sub-regional Task Team (SRTT) hosted a soccer and netball tournament on December 13, 2025. The event was held at Bhogweni Stadium for football and Shayamoya High School for netball, under the theme “Taking the ANC back to…
Alfred Nzo District Municipality Welcomes New Councillor
The Alfred Nzo District Municipality (ANDM) officially welcomed Cllr. Godfrey Ganya as a member of the District Council following a swearing-in ceremony held on December 15, 2025. Cllr. Ganya, directly elected by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) from Ward 27 in Matatiele, replaces the late Cllr. Mawande Magadla. The ceremony, presided over by Speaker of…
Mayor Resigns Four Months After Losing ANC Regional Chair Bid
Alfred Nzo District Municipality Mayor, Vukile Mhlelembana, has submitted his intention to resign, with his departure set to take effect on 31 December 2025. The African National Congress (ANC) in the region confirmed receiving his resignation letter, but declined to reveal who may replace him, saying the matter remains an internal process. Mhlelembana’s resignation follows…
Matatiele Local Municipality Equip Small Businesses
The Matatiele Local Municipality, in partnership with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, has taken a significant step towards reducing unemployment by empowering Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) beneficiaries with practical skills. A recent three-day training session, held at the Maggie Tsiu-Resha Building, equipped participants with the knowledge and skills needed to start small…
EFF Elects New Sub-Regional Leadership
“Our responsibility is to ensure we make a meaningful contribution to the Matatiele Local Municipality so that service delivery reaches our people efficiently.” The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Matatiele have officially elected a new Sub-Regional structure, following the resolution to dissolve the previous regional leadership in order to strengthen grassroots visibility and service to…
“We were not wrong for suspending Lihle’’ says ANCYL
“We don’t like the conduct of certain REC members, especially one particular individual who is the regional spokesperson.” The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) in the Alfred Nzo Region has lifted the suspension of its regional secretary cde Lihle Chalo , following a directive from the Provincial Executive Committee (PEC). The decision was made…
