2025 Business Expo.

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…

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ANDM LAUNCH DEBT RELIEF

“We urge all qualifying customers to take advantage of this limited-time opportunity.” The Alfred Nzo District Municipality has announced the launch of a comprehensive Debt Relief Scheme aimed at helping residents and businesses regain control of their municipal accounts. According to a statement issued by the ANDM Communications Unit, the initiative is designed to alleviate…

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Democratic Alliance questions Notyesi’s motive

Notyesi is a liar when he says witnesses were not there. “He’s a liar.” The Democratic Alliance in Matatiele is questioning the credibility of Mvuzo Ntyesi, the lawyer representing former mayor Of Matatiele Local Municipality Sonwabile Mngenela in allegations of fraud and corruption brought by the Democratic Alliance Chief Whip Wonga Potwana. According to the…

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ANC urge for stability in ANDM

In a meeting held on 12 September 2025 between African National Congress (ANC) officials and the ANC Caucus of Alfred Nzo District Municipality, the ANC instructed its caucus to “affirm the order of the Bargaining Council in the Council meeting and desist from appealing the outcomes.” This decision pertains to the reinstatement of Zamile Sikhundla…

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EFF Expresses Disappointment with Greater Kokstad Municipality

 “There is no accountability at all, even if there is evidence of corruption happening within the municipality. There’s nothing happening.” The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has expressed disappointment with the Greater  Kokstad Municipality, following a failed  meeting  that was promised by the Mayor Lwanda Madikizela. The meeting aimed to discuss key issues, including corruption allegations…

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DA slam the ANC over hiring process

The Democratic Alliance in Alfred Nzo has expressed outrage over alleged interference by the African National Congress regional leadership in the employment processes at Umzimvubu Local Municipality. According to DA Chief Whip Wonga Potwana, this interference undermines the integrity of Municipal Manager Thobela Nota and disregards merit-based hiring principles.  The DA claims the ANC regional…

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ANDM lawyers to advice on the reinstatement of the MM

“The reinstatement doesn’t necessarily mean Sikhundla  is back on full-term as the council still has processes and reporting requirements regarding the matter,” Zamile Sikhundla, the former Municipal Manager of Alfred Nzo District Municipality, has been reinstated to his position. This decision follows a ruling by the South African Local Government Bargaining Council that ruled in…

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Creating  job opportunities through farming

Born and raised in Enkantolo under the Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality, Athayanda Mdanyana and Zikhona Bhantshi have taken the initiative to start their own farming business. They own a 6.2-hectare farm that is fully fenced, where they cultivate a variety of vegetables, including spinach, cabbage, sugar beans, and butternut. After completing farm management courses, Athayanda…

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ANC prepares for NGC

The African National Congress (ANC) in Alfred Nzo Region recently convened a Regional General Council (RGC) meeting, a crucial gathering that brought together party members to discuss key issues and shape the party’s direction. The meeting was an important step in preparing for the National General Council (NGC) and addressing pressing challenges facing the party…

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