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…
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…
“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 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…
The official handover of the long-awaited Tebe-Tebe bridge over the Umzimvubu River has triggered a political row, with both the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the African National Congress (ANC) Alfred Nzo Region claiming major roles in the project’s completion. The bridge, delivered under the government’s Welisizwe Rural Bridges Programme, was handed over by Minister of…
This initiative aims to bring together local businesses and entrepreneurs, promoting economic growth and development in Ntabankulu. Intsika Yethu Newspaper recently hosted a successful Business Expo at the Ntabankulu Multi-Purpose Community Centre (MPCC). The event was part of the publication’s commitment to community involvement, aiming to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Ntabankulu. The…
“The timing of this so-called suspension raises serious concerns.” A power struggle within the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) in the Alfred Nzo Region has taken a dramatic turn with the suspension of Regional Secretary Lihle Chalo. The suspension, which was announced on November 11, 2025, has sparked a heated debate within the organization,…
For more information about the business expo, exhibition bookings, please contact us at 082 507 0502/ intsikayethu.news@gmail. We look forward to working with you! As part of our commitment to community involvement, we are excited to announce the upcoming business expo in Ntabankulu, aimed at promoting local businesses and entrepreneurship. The expo is part of our…
“I send our condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). His contributions will be greatly missed.” More words of condolence are still pouring in to the Magadla family following the passing of EFF Councillor Mawande Magadla, who died on November 3, 2025, at the age of 43. The…
“I did not think that by this time, there would still be people living in such conditions, especially after the issue of Tebetebe,” The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Alfred Nzo has expressed frustration over the deplorable condition of the Ndakeni access road in Ward 6 of the Umzimvubu Local Municipality. The community has been struggling…
