“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…
“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…
“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…
“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…
“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,”…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
“The king’s voice will help to pave the way for a safer, healthier future for all children, especially young girls, in our province,” said the DA The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the progressive stance that has been adopted by His Majesty AmaZulu King Misizulu kaZwelithini against the practice of turning young girls into child brides. …
