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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Local Businesses Receive Major Boost from Municipality

“I encourage fellow entrepreneurs not to lose hope or give up”. Celebrations filled the air at the Shayamoya Sports Field in Kokstad during the Greater Kokstad Mayoral Imbizo, as entrepreneurs stepped forward to receive funding and working equipment from the Greater Kokstad Municipality. The initiative was designed to confront the structural barriers that continue to…

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Chaos Erupts in Local Ward Elections

“We are the only transparent organisation among all political parties”. Community members in Kokstad and Franklin are divided after residents burned African National Congress (ANC) regalia while calling for their current ward councillor to step down on Sunday, 7 June 2026. The ANC Kokstad Regional Secretary, Qiniso Mnguni, said the African National Congress is an…

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Appeal to Business Community to Support Rural Athletes

“Many talented athletes don’t have the financial means to buy proper running shoes or afford transport to races and accommodation.” A 38-year-old teacher from Ntabankulu is making strides in long-distance running while calling on local businesses to support rural athletes who lack resources but possess immense talent. Zoe Mbiko, affectionately known as “our Gerta Steyn,”…

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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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