MK Youth League to march against killings and kidnappings of women and children
“We call on the South African law-enforcement agencies to take harsh action against the perpetrators.”…
MK Youth League to march against killings and kidnappings of women and children
“We call on the South African law-enforcement agencies to take harsh action against the perpetrators.” The uMkhonto weSizwe Party Youth League (MKPYL) under the Umzimkhulu Sub-region is expected to embark on a march in Umzimkhulu on Friday, 25 September 2026, to speak out against the killing and kidnapping of women and children. The march is…
DA RAISED CONCERNS OVER MISSING PERSONS IN KOKSTAD
“despite the growing number of reported cases, there has not been enough public acknowledgement or action from law enforcement.” Concern has been raised over the growing number of missing-person cases in Kokstad, with DAWN (Democratic Alliance Women’s Network) Harry Gwala District Chairperson Jo-Ann Jansen calling for greater attention to investigations and follow-ups by the South…
ANC ALFRED NZO REGION MOURNS KILLING OF NELISILE XOLO
The ANC in the Alfred Nzo Region is in mourning following the fatal shooting of comrade Nelisile Xolo in what the party has described as a tragic ambush. According to a statement issued by ANC Alfred Nzo Region’s communication unit, Xolo was attacked by unknown gunman in the late hours of Friday where he was…
HARRY GWALA DISTRICT WELCOMES NEW COUNCILLOR
The Harry Gwala District Municipality recently inaugurated councillor Nokuthula B. Mngadi during a special sitting held at the Council Chambers in the municipality’s headquarters. Councillor Mngadi assumes office following the passing of the late Councillor S.D Bekwa, who was laid to rest on the 17th of May 2026. The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior…
EFF MATATILE SUB REGION WELCOMES CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR
“Her selection is not merely a political appointment,” EFF says. The Economic Freedom Fighters Matatiele Sub region has officially welcomed Commissar Babalwa Mathulelwa as the party’s candidate for Mayor of Matatiele Local Municipality in the upcoming 2026 Local Government Elections. The announcement was made by EFF President and Commander in chief Julius Malema, and welcomed…
MKP WELCOMES THE EXPANSION OF THE SIU INTO GKM
“This has nothing to do with politics”, Siqwayi. The Special Investigating Unit has been given expanded powers to investigate IT procurement at the Greater Kokstad Municipality, with the probe now stretching from June 2020. President Cyril Ramaphosa signed an amendment to proclamation 244 of 2025, widening the scope of the SIU’s investigation into the municipality’s…
GKM ACCUSED OF TURNING ITS BACK ON LOCALS
“We are treated like outsiders in our own town.” Street vendors say. The Local Economic Development unit in partnership with Harry Gwala District Municipality, SAPS and Traffic department conducted inspections with informal traders across Kokstad this week. While Greater Kokstad Municipality says it is working to create “orderly spaces” for informal traders, street vendors in…
BOARDROOM SODA RAISES QUESTIONS IN THE ALFRED NZO REGION
“They don’t want to account for anything,” said EFF. On the 9th of July, the Alfred Nzo District Municipality hosted the State of the District Address at Maggie Resha municipal building in Matatiele, where the Executive Mayor Tsileng Sobuthongo said the occasion presents an important constitutional opportunity, for the Municipality to reflect on progress made…
ALFRED NZO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY LAYS FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH GROWTH
Executive Mayor Cllr Tsileng Sobuthongo recently led a delegation to carry out an oversight visit to track the growth of two companies that have previously received municipal funding. According to reports by the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, ZK Kerbing concrete company in Kwa-Bhaca received heavy duty kerb moulds, a hydraulic lift, electric concrete mixer, kerbing…
BUSINESS EQUIPMENT HANDOVER AIMED AT STRENGTHENING LOCAL ECONOMY
Local youth beneficiaries of the HGDA business equipment handover.
